Allegheny Health Network Careers

Date Posted: 11/02/16
Location: Allegheny General Hospital- Core Lab
Department: Specimen Processing –Core Lab
Status: Full-time
Shift: Afternoons

Allegheny Health Network is an integrated delivery network focused on preserving health care choice and providing affordable, high-quality care to the people in our communities. With more than 14,000 employees including 7,400 health care professionals, nearly 200 primary care and specialty care practices, Allegheny Health Network includes seven hospitals in Pennsylvania with nearly 2,400 licensed beds.

Allegheny Health Network’s clinical expertise ranges from primary care to the most complex surgical procedures. Services include cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiovascular care, neurological and neurosurgical services, organ transplantation, orthopedic and rehabilitation services, and women’s health.

Job Summary: Receives, prepares and processes all specimens delivered to the lab.

Responsibilities:

• Registers patients and performs test order entry into lab information system accurately and efficiently to ensure proper testing and charges of patient accounts
• 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 lab 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

Requirements:

• Lab training program or degree in clinical sciences preferred
• 3 months experience in a clinical lab setting, registration, or medical terminology which may include experience acquired in conjunction with a training or degree program.