Laboratory Processor - Full Time - Day Shift - West Penn Hospital
Pittsburgh, PAFull-timeSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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The Laboratory Processor receives, prepares, and processes specimens delivered to the laboratory. The role also registers patients, enters test orders, verifies specimen identification, maintains the work area and supplies, supports laboratory communications and send-outs, operates instrumentation, and mentors MLA students. A minimum of three months of experience in a clinical laboratory setting, registration, or medical terminology is required; laboratory training or a clinical sciences degree is preferred.
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Company :
Allegheny Health Network
Job Description :
GENERAL OVERVIEW:
Receives, prepares, and processes all specimens delivered to the laboratory.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Registers patients and performs test order entry into laboratory information system accurately and efficiently to ensure proper testing and charges of patient account. (55%)
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Verifies specimen identification and prepares and processes specimens according to department procedures and protocols. (25%)
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Maintains the cleanliness of the work area and adequate supplies for efficient laboratory operations. (5%)
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Provides support such as answering telephones, faxing reports, and send-outs. (5%)
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Operates and maintains instrumentation, recognizes problems and takes appropriate action. (5%)
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Mentors MLA students in specimen processing utilizing WPAHS policies and procedures. (5%)
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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.
Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Req ID: J291352
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