Laboratory Assistant (Part time,overnights)

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading academic medical center, Penn Medicine, is seeking a part-time Laboratory Assistant for the Micro Immuno-Allergy Lab at Lancaster General Hospital. The role involves processing specimens, performing clerical tasks, and operating laboratory instruments. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma and some experience in a healthcare setting.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation and benefits program

Prepaid tuition assistance program

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Six months of experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Proficient in PC-based applications.

Responsibilities

• Processes patient specimens and performs technical tasks.
• Identifies and labels specimens accurately.
• Enters data into laboratory information system (LIS).

Skills

Attention to detail

Clerical skills

Ability to operate instrumentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Job: Lab Assistant

Hours: Friday-10:00PM-06:30AM, Saturday-6:00PM-6:00AM, Sunday-5:00PM-10:00PM

Location: Lancaster General Hospital

Department: Core Lab

SUMMARY:Lancaster General Health/Penn Medicine is currently seeking a Lab Assistant for the Micro Immuno-Allergy Lab at Lancaster General Hospital. The Lab Assistantprocessespatient specimens and performs technical and clerical tasks in various areas of the laboratory. These tasks include, but are not limited to, gross room assistance, cytology specimen processing, microbiology specimen planting, Corelab processing, Point-of-Care and Reference Testing.

Primary Functions

Identifies specimens and accurately matches identification parameters. Correctly labels all specimen types. Takes action to reconcile identification concerns.

Competently processes specimens within specified lab area.

Performs clerical functions such as answering the phone, checking physician orders on requisitions and document filing.

Enters specimen information and related data into laboratory information system (LIS)

Ability to operate instrumentation appropriate to specified lab area.

Job Requirements

EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS\

SPECIFIC EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND LICENSURE:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• A health care provider in good standing with Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal and state health insurance programs, i.e. not excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid or any other federal or state health insurance program.
  
  

PREFERRED JOB-RELATED EXPERIENCE:

• Six (6) months employment in a healthcare setting.
• Six (6) monthsreceptionist/clerical/data entry experience in a healthcare setting with medical terminology, and computer experience.
• Ability to perform tasks using Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel and other applicable computer programs.
  
  

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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