• Laboratory Assistant (Full time, day shift)

    Penn Medicine (Lancaster, PA)


    Description

    Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

     

    Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

     

    Job: Lab Assistant

     

    Hours: 07:30AM-4:00PM

     

    Department: Transcription

     

    SUMMARY: Lancaster General Health/Penn Medicine is currently seeking a Lab Assistant for the Micro Immuno-Allergy Lab at Lancaster General Hospital. The Lab Assistant processes patient specimens and performs technical and clerical tasks in various areas of the laboratory. These tasks include, but are not limited to, gross room assistance, cytology specimen processing, microbiology specimen planting, Corelab processing, Point-of-Care and Reference Testing.

    PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

    Identifies specimens and accurately matches identification parameters. Correctly labels all specimen types. Takes action to reconcile identification concerns.

     

    Competently processes specimens within specified lab area.

     

    Performs clerical functions such as answering the phone, checking physician orders on requisitions and document filing.

     

    Enters specimen information and related data into laboratory information system (LIS)

     

    Ability to operate instrumentation appropriate to specified lab area.

    JOB REQUIREMENTS

    EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS\

    SPECIFIC EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND LICENSURE:

    + High school diploma or equivalent (GED).

    + A health care provider in good standing with Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal and state health insurance programs, i.e. not excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid or any other federal or state health insurance program.

    PREFERRED JOB-RELATED EXPERIENCE:

    + Six (6) months employment in a healthcare setting.

    + Six (6) months receptionist/clerical /data entry experience in a healthcare setting with medical terminology, and computer experience.

    + Ability to perform tasks using Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel and other applicable computer programs.

     

    We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

     

    Live Your Life's Work

     

    We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

    REQNUMBER: 269413