Specimen Management Technician (Medical Lab), Core Lab Wage/PRN

Jobs in this group are typically responsible for managing and operating laboratory facilities used for research, teaching, or to assist in the diagnosis, treatment and/or prevention of disease. They ensure equipment maintenance, adhere to safety protocols, and support quality control.

• These roles focus on performing a range of operational activities in support of laboratory testing, including managing lab equipment, ensuring proper safety protocols, and supporting research and experiments.
• Responsible for maintaining lab functionality and efficiency.
• Individual contributors with responsibility in a clinical discipline or specialty.
• Spends majority of time in the delivery of support services or activities, typically under supervision.
• Opportunities for progression outside this career stream are typically limited without additional education or significant training and experience. ​ Specialty license or certification required which is acquired through training and/or experience.
• This career stream will be most commonly applied to patient care areas.
• Entry-level position typically requiring little to no prior knowledge or experience and require vocational or technical education.
• Work is routine or follows standard procedures. ​ Work is closely supervised.
• Communicates information that requires little explanation or interpretation​ ​ MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent Experience: No experience required Licensure: None required 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 starting base rate for this role is $17.25 hourly.
• Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.
• UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center.
• 2023-2024 U.S.
• News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures.
• We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers.
• UVA Health Children’s is named by 2023-2024 U.S.
• News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation.
• Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.
• The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer.
• All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
• Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.