UVA Health · 8 hours ago
Specimen Management Technician
Virginia, United States
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$15.99/hr - $15.99/hr
0+ years expUVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. They are seeking a Specimen Management Technician responsible for receiving and processing requests and specimens for laboratory analysis, ensuring compliance with specimen acceptance criteria, and serving as a trainer for new technicians.
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Responsibilities
Enters written and receives electronic orders for Laboratory requests into Laboratory Computer System Ensures all specimens received meet specimen acceptance criteria
Operates Pneumatic Tube System (PTS)
Investigates documents and resolves problems or complaints
Processes Laboratory specimens
Serves as trainer and role model for new Specimen Management Technicians and health care professional students
Demonstrates knowledge of quality safety and compliance programs
Performs area-specific support activities
In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Graduate or Equivalent
No experience required
None required licensure
Job requires sitting, standing for prolonged periods, frequently traveling, and reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)
Repetitive motion: computer data entry
Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills
Attention to detail and ability to write legibly
Ability to lift/push/pull 20 - 50lbs
May be exposed to fumes, chemicals, heat, cold, noise, blood/body fluids and infectious disease
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
Certification and education support
Generous Paid Time Off
Company
UVA Health
UVA Health is a healthcare center that provides home healthcare, dentistry, and palliative care services.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.1MKey Investors
Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation
2025-01-14Grant· $0.1M
Leadership Team
Erik Shannon
CEO UVA Community Health
K. Craig Kent
Chief Executive Officer
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