Lab Specimen Processing Technician

Allegheny Health Network; Wexford (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Laboratory Support role responsible for receiving, preparing, and processing all specimens delivered to the laboratory. The position involves registering patients, entering test orders, and ensuring accurate charges and specimen tracking, while maintaining clean work areas and supplies for efficient operations.

The role also supports tasks such as answering phones, sending reports, operating and maintaining instrumentation, and mentoring MLA students in

Qualifications

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

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.

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Laboratory Support role responsible for receiving, preparing, and processing all specimens delivered to the laboratory. The position involves registering patients, entering test orders, and ensuring accurate charges and specimen tracking, while maintaining clean work areas and supplies for efficient operations.

The role also supports tasks such as answering phones, sending reports, operating and maintaining instrumentation, and mentoring MLA students in