Specimen Processor

Opportunities with Optum in the Tri-State region (formerly CareMount Medical, ProHEALTH New York and Riverside Medical Group). Come make a difference in the lives of people who turn to us for care at one of our hundreds of locations across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Work with state-of-the-art technology and brilliant co-workers who share your passion for helping people feel their best. Join a dynamic health care organization and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Specimen Processor receives and processes all lab specimens including patient identifiers, bar coding, centrifuging, pouring off and packaging of specimens at the correct temperature. The Specimen Processor prepares and makes lists to reference labs. The Specimen Processor follows all lab SOP, OSHA safety\PPE guidelines.

Schedule: This is a 20-hour work week, Monday through Friday between the hours of 11:00 am to 3:00pm. Rotating Saturdays between the hours of 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. The schedule will be determined by the hiring manager upon hire.

Location: 90 South Bedford Road, First Floor, Mount Kisco, NY 10549 (may travel for coverage too: 355 Kear Street, Second Floor, Yorktown Heights NY 10598, 111 Bedford Road, Second Floor, Katonah, NY 10536, and 537 North State Road, First Floor, Briarcliff, NY 10510)

Primary Responsibilities:

• Accessions or verifies previously accessioned orders in the Order Management System
• Make corrections to orders as needed before receiving them into the Lab System
• Places barcode labels appropriately onto specimens received
• Centrifuges specimens appropriately
• Prepares and labels aliquots of specimens to various laboratory departments
• Prepares send out packing lists according to for reference lab.
• Call the reference lab as needed to verify specimen requirements and to arrange special handling of specimens
• Alerts the supervisor to improperly collected specimens or mislabeled specimens
• Expedites add on testing by locating a previously collected specimen and building an order
• Maintains patient confidentiality
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays
• Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account
• Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
• 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)
• More information can be downloaded at: http://uhg.hr/uhgbenefits

• High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
• Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Office and demonstrates solid computer skills
• Ability to work rotating Saturdays
• Ability to travel to other draw stations (Mount Kisco, Yorktown Heights, Briarcliff, and Katonah)
• Access to reliable transportation and valid US driver's license

• 1+ years of laboratory experience in accessioning and specimen processing department
• Knowledge of containers and minimum volume requirements for testing
• Knowledge of specimens' temperature requirements
• Proven skills in interacting with medical staff

• Ability to work independently and maintain good judgment and accountability
• Ability to acclimate working on a small or large team
• Demonstrated ability to work well with health care providers
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks to meet all deadlines
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to speak clearly and concisely, conveying information in a manner that others can understand, as well as ability to understand and interpret information from others