Laboratory Assistant - Specimen Processing
About The Position
Responsible for receiving laboratory specimens (blood and other body fluids), insuring specimen identity and acceptability; entering orders for laboratory testing into the Lab Information System; and entering patient demographic and insurance information into the patient registration system. Prepares specimens for analysis. Answers telephone and provides information related to specimen requirements, test availability, specimen testing status; provides laboratory results. Prepares specimens for referral to outside reference laboratories and insures that all storage requirements are met.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent plus additional training or equivalent knowledge required
Nice To Haves
- Six (6) months job related experience preferred
Responsibilities
- receiving laboratory specimens (blood and other body fluids)
- insuring specimen identity and acceptability
- entering orders for laboratory testing into the Lab Information System
- entering patient demographic and insurance information into the patient registration system
- prepares specimens for analysis
- answers telephone and provides information related to specimen requirements, test availability, specimen testing status
- provides laboratory results
- prepares specimens for referral to outside reference laboratories and insures that all storage requirements are met
Benefits
- Employee Wellness Programs
- Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton)
- Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave
- Retirement
- Extended Illness Bank
- Life Insurance
- Identity Theft Protection
- Competitive Pay
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PAWS UP employee recognition program
- HR Solution Center
- Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation
- Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
