Senior Lab Technician - Specimen Processing

Penn Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is a leading academic medical center committed to care, research, and education. The Technician V acts as a technical resource in the laboratory, supporting daily operations, sending out testing orders, shipping, and troubleshooting while processing clinical specimens for diagnostic testing across the health system.

The role emphasizes professionalism, safety, HIPAA compliance, and collaboration with peers and supervisors to maintain accurate records and adhere to SOPs.

Qualifications

• Projects an image of professionalism in appearance and conduct at all times.
• Works well with peers and those in authority.
• Promotes patient and staff relations and displays pride in work.
• Complies with Hospital, Laboratory, Safety, and HIPAA regulations.
• Notifies Supervisor or Safety Officer of hazards when found.
• Completes annual mandatories on or before the due date.
• Follows established SOP for the processing of biological specimens for analysis and evaluates and solves problems related to that process
• Maintains accurate and orderly log records and/or worksheets where required according to SOPs.
• Maintains a safe and orderly work area
• Demonstrates safe work practices
• Keeps work area free from personal documents & items
• Answers phone in a professional, courteous, and timely manner, speaking to caller in a caring manner
• Answers questions or refers callers to the appropriate source.
• Researches phone inquiries regarding specimen collection or test results by referencing available manuals and records and calls caller back promptly
• Understands collection requirements for special or referral testing, prepares specimens, ensures integrity and correctness of sample, and arranges for dispatch and pick-up of specimens
• Keeps current with laboratory minutes and documented changes.
• Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies and appropriately communicates need to re-order before supplies run out
• Assists with the instruction of procedures and techniques to other employees and students
• Performs daily temperature checks on rooms, refrigerators, freezers, incubators and preventive maintenance on centrifuges as needed.

Responsibilities

• Projects an image of professionalism in appearance and conduct at all times.
• Works well with peers and those in authority.
• Works to promote the Penn Medicine BE standards.
• Promotes patient and staff relations and displays pride in work.
• Complies with Hospital, Laboratory, Safety, and HIPAA regulations.
• Notifies Supervisor or Safety Officer of hazards when found.
• Completes annual mandatories on or before the due date.
• Follows established SOP for the processing of biological specimens for analysis and evaluates and solves problems related to that process
• Maintains accurate and orderly log records and/or worksheets where required according to SOPs.
• Maintains a safe and orderly work area
• Demonstrates safe work practices
• Keeps work area free from personal documents & items
• Answers phone in a professional, courteous, and timely manner, speaking to caller in a caring manner
• Answers questions or refers callers to the appropriate source.
• Researches phone inquiries regarding specimen collection or test results by referencing available manuals and records and calls caller back promptly
• Understands collection requirements for special or referral testing, prepares specimens, ensures integrity and correctness of sample, and arranges for dispatch and pick-up of specimens
• Keeps current with laboratory minutes and documented changes.
• Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies and appropriately communicates need to re-order before supplies run out
• Assists with the instruction of procedures and techniques to other employees and students
• Performs daily temperature checks on rooms, refrigerators, freezers, incubators and preventive maintenance on centrifuges as needed.

Skills

Professionalism

Teamwork

HIPAA compliance

Education

Associate of Arts or Science

Job description

Penn Medicine is a leading academic medical center committed to care, research, and education. The Technician V acts as a technical resource in the laboratory, supporting daily operations, sending out testing orders, shipping, and troubleshooting while processing clinical specimens for diagnostic testing across the health system.

The role emphasizes professionalism, safety, HIPAA compliance, and collaboration with peers and supervisors to maintain accurate records and adhere to SOPs.