Technical Lab Associate - Specimen Processing Area

Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center • Hershey, PA

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About The Position

Responsible for receiving laboratory specimens, ensuring 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 education required.

Nice To Haves

• Six (6) months job related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive laboratory specimens and ensure specimen identity and acceptability.
• Enter orders for laboratory testing into the Lab Information System.
• Enter patient demographic and insurance information into the patient registration system.
• Prepare specimens for analysis.
• Answer telephone and provide information related to specimen requirements, test availability, and specimen testing status.
• Provide laboratory results.
• Prepare specimens for referral to outside reference laboratories and ensure all storage requirements are met.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision with no waiting period.
• Employee Wellness Programs and Fitness Discounts.
• Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation.
• Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees