Clinical Lab Specimen Processing Technician

Allegheny Clinic; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking staff to receive, prepare, and process clinical specimens in a laboratory setting. The role includes registering patients, entering test orders, verifying specimen IDs, and maintaining equipment and supplies.

The candidate will support operations by handling phone and report communications and mentoring MLA students, while adhering to HIPAA, privacy policies, and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum: 3 months experience in a clinical laboratory setting, registration, medical terminology.
• 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.

Education

Minimum: 3 months experience in a clinical laboratory setting, registration, medical terminology

Preferred: Laboratory training program or degree in clinical sciences

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking staff to receive, prepare, and process clinical specimens in a laboratory setting. The role includes registering patients, entering test orders, verifying specimen IDs, and maintaining equipment and supplies.

The candidate will support operations by handling phone and report communications and mentoring MLA students, while adhering to HIPAA, privacy policies, and compliance standards.