Laboratory Processing Technician

PIH Health; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health in Whittier, CA seeks a Lab Processing Clerk to handle specimen receipt, centrifuging, test ordering and report printing. You will document critical results and fax patient information as needed, while answering phones and assisting with patient registration.

Required is a high school diploma or GED. Knowledge of lab terminology and prior specimen processing experience are preferred to help support efficient laboratory operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Familiarity with laboratory terminology is helpful.
• Experience with basic lab specimen processing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive specimens in the computer system and perform centrifuging.
• Order laboratory tests and print lab reports.
• Call and document critical result reporting; fax patient results; answer phones; assist with patient registration.

Skills

Computer data entry

Filing and record keeping

Communication / telephone skills

Operate centrifuge

Laboratory terminology

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

PIH Health in Whittier, CA seeks a Lab Processing Clerk to handle specimen receipt, centrifuging, test ordering and report printing. You will document critical results and fax patient information as needed, while answering phones and assisting with patient registration.

Required is a high school diploma or GED. Knowledge of lab terminology and prior specimen processing experience are preferred to help support efficient laboratory operations.