Laboratory Assistant II - Auto Lab at HUP, PT 1st Shift

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• Performs assigned patient-sample processing activities
• Follows established SOPs for the ordering and processing of biological specimens for analysis and evaluates and solves problems related to that process.
• Operates the pneumatic tube system properly and observes all Infection Control policies while handling specimens
• Provides timely distribution of specimens to appropriate laboratory sections
• Maintains accurate and orderly log records and/or worksheets where required according to SOPs.
• Maintains a safe and orderly work area
• Demonstrates safe work practices
• Keeps work area free from personal documents and items.
• Answers phone in a professional, courteous, and timely manner speaking to caller in a caring manner
• Answers questions or refers callers to the appropriate source
• Avoids putting caller on hold or transferring call unnecessarily
• Researches phone inquiries regarding specimen collection or test results by referencing available manuals and records, and calls caller back promptly.
• Understands collection requirements for special or referral testing, prepares specimens, ensures integrity and correctness of sample, and arranges for dispatch and pick-up of specimens as needed
• Keeps current with laboratory minutes and documented changes
• Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies, and appropriately communicates the need to re-order before supplies run out.
• Assists with the instruction of procedures and techniques to other employees
• Performs daily temperature checks on rooms, refrigerators, freezers, incubators and preventive maintenance on centrifuges as needed.
• Complies with Hospital, Laboratory, Safety, and HIPAA regulations
• Notifies Supervisor or Safety Officer of hazards when found
• Completes annual mandatories on or before the due date
• Responsible for maintaining adequate staffing on all three shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures
• Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Prior experience in hospital laboratory receiving area
• Prior experience with the Laboratory Information System

Qualifications

• American Society for Clinical Pathology Certified as a PBT or MLA by a minimum knowledge-based exam such as the Board of Certification PBT(ASCP) or MLA(ASCP) preferred

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region.