About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Healthcare & Nursing.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This is an entry-level specimen processing role in a hospital laboratory setting. As a Specimen Processor (casual / per diem), you will be the gatekeeper for specimens sent for clinical testing. You will learn laboratory workflows and contribute to accurate, timely patient testing.

Key responsibilities include:

• Demonstrate a service-orientation: courteous, respectful, and positive interactions with nurses, physicians, patients, and co‑workers
• Receive, sort, prioritize, and document incoming specimens (pneumatic tube and courier deliveries)
• Verify specimen identity and requisition information; resolve mismatches or requesting errors
• Perform aliquoting and labeling of tubes; operate centrifuges and follow required storage temperatures
• Enter specimen receive times and other data into the Laboratory Information System (LIS)
• Prepare, package, and route specimens to internal or external testing locations
• Complete quality reports for unacceptable specimens or collection errors; escalate when needed
• Maintain clean, disinfected work areas and follow all biohazard/sharps safety procedures
• Participate in orientation and training of new specimen processing staff and perform related clerical duties as directed

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Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Customer-service or distribution experience preferred (call center, retail distribution, fulfillment)
• 3–6 months in a clinical laboratory, physician’s office, or medical environment preferred (medical terminology and LIS experience a plus)
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to follow written procedures
• Good oral and written communication skills; able to interact professionally with patients and healthcare staff
• Willingness to work daylight per‑diem shifts with varied start times (typically between 4:30 a.m. and 7:30 a.m.)
• Able to perform routine physical tasks associated with specimen processing (standing, lifting small specimen containers, manual dexterity)

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Work Schedule & Employment Type

• Employment type: Casual / Per Diem (temporary)
• Shift: Daylight shifts with varied start times between approximately 4:30 a.m. and 7:30 a.m.
• This role is an excellent entry point into laboratory medicine and can lead to training and advancement (e.g., toward Medical Laboratory Scientist roles) for motivated employees.

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Location & Compensation

• Location: Shadyside, PA (work performed on-site)
• Estimated pay: $48,554 per year (estimated)
• Employment subject to required pre-employment checks and clearances per state and facility policy.

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Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

• Act 34 (Pennsylvania background check) or other required state/facility clearances may be required prior to hire.
• Reasonable accommodations will be considered for applicants with disabilities consistent with federal and state law.

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Why Join Our Client

• Hands-on entry role into clinical laboratory operations with on-the-job training
• Opportunity to build a career ladder within hospital laboratories
• Supportive team environment and exposure to laboratory information systems and testing workflows

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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