Lab Specimen Processor & Data Entry Specialist

Allegheny Health Network; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Laboratory Technician to receive, prepare, and process all specimens delivered to the laboratory. The role includes registering patients, entering test orders into the LIS, and ensuring accurate charges to patient accounts.

You will verify specimen identity, maintain clean work areas, and support reporting and send-outs. The position emphasizes instrument operation, issue resolution, and mentoring MLA students in specimen processing per WPAHS policies.

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.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Clinical lab experience

Education

Laboratory training program or degree in clinical sciences

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Laboratory Technician to receive, prepare, and process all specimens delivered to the laboratory. The role includes registering patients, entering test orders into the LIS, and ensuring accurate charges to patient accounts.

You will verify specimen identity, maintain clean work areas, and support reporting and send-outs. The position emphasizes instrument operation, issue resolution, and mentoring MLA students in specimen processing per WPAHS policies.