Laboratory Processor - Full Time - Day Shift - West Penn Hospital

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

Company : Allegheny Health Network Job Description :

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

Receives, prepares, and processes all specimens delivered to the laboratory.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Registers patients and performs test order entry into laboratory information system accurately and efficiently to ensure proper testing and charges of patient account. (55%)
• Verifies specimen identification and prepares and processes specimens according to department procedures and protocols. (25%)
• Maintains the cleanliness of the work area and adequate supplies for efficient laboratory operations. (5%)
• Provides support such as answering telephones, faxing reports, and send-outs. (5%)
• Operates and maintains instrumentation, recognizes problems and takes appropriate action. (5%)
• Mentors MLA students in specimen processing utilizing WPAHS policies and procedures. (5%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum: 3 months experience in a clinical laboratory setting, registration, medical terminology which may include experience acquired in conjunction with a training or degree program
• Preferred: Laboratory training program or degree in clinical sciences

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement : This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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