University of Virginia Hiring for Specimen Management Tech-Senior, (Medical Lab) Core Lab at Charlottesville, VA Full Time

Responsible for receiving transporting and processing of requests/specimens for Laboratory analysis. Serves as a team leader and primary trainer and uses advanced problem-solving skills.

• Enters written and electronic orders for Laboratory requests into Laboratory Computer System.
• Ensures all specimens received meet specimen acceptance criteria.
• Operates Pneumatic Tube system.
• Processes Laboratory specimens.
• Serves as primary trainer and mentor to new and existing staff.
• Serves as team leader for the department.
• Demonstrates advanced problem solving/troubleshooting skills.
• Initiates and participates in quality safety and compliance programs.
• Performs area-specific support activities.

• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Position Compensation Range: $16.97 – $26.30 Hourly

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent required. Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Experience: 2 years relevant experience
Licensure: None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person’s perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.