Clinical Lab Processor — Specimen Prep & Data Entry

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network seeks a laboratory technician to receive, prepare, and process specimens with attention to accuracy and compliance. The role includes data entry in the LIS, specimen verification, and support tasks in a busy lab environment.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 months in a clinical lab and a background in medical terminology; training or degree in clinical sciences is preferred. Join a team dedicated to quality and patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 months experience in a clinical laboratory setting.
• Preferred laboratory training program or degree in clinical sciences.

Responsibilities

• Registers patients and performs test order entry into laboratory information system accurately and efficiently to ensure proper testing and charges of patient account.
• Verifies specimen identification and prepares and processes specimens according to department procedures and protocols.
• Maintains the cleanliness of the work area and adequate supplies for efficient laboratory operations.
• Provides support such as answering telephones, faxing reports, and send-outs.
• Operates and maintains instrumentation, recognizes problems and takes appropriate action.
• Mentors MLA students in specimen processing utilizing WPAHS policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Patient registration

Specimen handling

Medical terminology

Communication

Education

Clinical sciences training or degree

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

Allegheny Health Network seeks a laboratory technician to receive, prepare, and process specimens with attention to accuracy and compliance. The role includes data entry in the LIS, specimen verification, and support tasks in a busy lab environment.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 months in a clinical lab and a background in medical terminology; training or degree in clinical sciences is preferred. Join a team dedicated to quality and patient care.