Laboratory Processor: Specimen Processing & Order Entry

West Penn Allegheny Health System; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health's Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Laboratory Technician who will receive, prepare and process specimens delivered to the laboratory. You will enter test orders into the LIS accurately to ensure proper testing and patient charges.

You will verify specimen identification, maintain cleanliness and supplies, support communications, operate instrumentation, and mentor MLA students in specimen processing in line with WPAHS policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 months experience in a clinical laboratory setting and registration.
• Medical terminology knowledge; training or degree program acceptable.
• 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

Patient registration

Test order entry

Specimen processing

Laboratory operations

Customer service

Education

Clinical laboratory experience

Lab training program

Tools

LIS software

Specimen tracking tools

Job description

Highmark Health's Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Laboratory Technician who will receive, prepare and process specimens delivered to the laboratory. You will enter test orders into the LIS accurately to ensure proper testing and patient charges.

You will verify specimen identification, maintain cleanliness and supplies, support communications, operate instrumentation, and mentor MLA students in specimen processing in line with WPAHS policies.