Lab Tech-27577

Summary

The Laboratory Technician enters patient demographic information and places laboratory test orders in the LIS. Also, is responsible for report distribution. Issues laboratory results over the telephone in a professional and courteous manner. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Enters medical record number correctly all of the time.
• Handles specimens properly with no specimen labeling errors per year.
• Performs accurate computer entry of demographic information.
• Performs accurate computer entry of laboratory test orders.
• Notifies appropriate personnel of problems.
• Performs multiple computer entry/inquiry functions.
• Sorts and distributes computer generated reports.
• Prepares specimens correctly for delivery and/or transport.
• Operates the pneumatic tube station according to division guidelines.
• Performs multiple computer specimen receiving functions.
• Drafts specimens.
• Uses the telephone properly and gives accurate information.
• Reports accurate results.
• Suggests and performs follow-up where appropriate.

Requirements

• High School Graduate.
• Typing speed over 35 wpm.
• Previous experience in a hospital laboratory and/or as a phlebotomist is helpful.

Qualifications

• Employees in this job classification are qualified to perform waived testing.
• Employees' education and/or laboratory experience meet the requirements delineated in the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act of 1988 (CLIA '88).

Skills

• Knowledge of medical and laboratory terminology.

Benefits

• Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits.

Pay

• $16.20 - $21.77 per hour.

Schedule

• Shift 1
• 6 Hr (10:00AM - 4:00PM)