Laboratory Support Technician
- Core Lab
- Day Wellspan Health
- 3.
5 Lewisburg, PA Job Details Full-time 2 days ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health insurance Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Qualifications High school diploma or GED Medical terminology Full Job Description Schedule Full Time, Day Shift (80 hours biweekly)
Hours:
Monday
Rotation:
Every 4th weekend General Summary Performs a variety of general support and some technical duties in specimen processing clerical office, send out testing, other assigned areas, and/or a technical section. Functions in on
- and/or off-site service areas.
May be required to accept on-call responsibilities. May perform occasional in-charge duties in the absence of immediate supervisor. May prepare cytology slides and pathology specimens WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital Working at WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital means being part of a vital tradition of service to our community. We maintain a challenging, energized work environment for our valued employees who exemplify our
Core Values:
Quality Service, Compassion, Respect, Professionalism, Integrity, Cooperation, and Creativity. Together, we commit to excellence every day as we strive to provide exceptional healthcare, accessible to all, in the safest and most compassionate atmosphere possible to build a healthy community.
Essential Functions:
Performs a variety of duties at progressively greater skill levels under varying degrees of supervision; records results. May operate a variety of laboratory instruments. Performs quality control and instrument check procedures and maintains related records. Trains other employees in day-to-day procedures. May receive specimens into the laboratory, process specimens, deliver specimens to on
- and off-site locations, store specimens for future analysis and dispose of specimens.
May receive and transport supplies, equipment, reports and specimens between the laboratory and other health care locations. May prepare/distill chemical solutions. Enters or retrieves data from established computer files. Provides complete and accurate instructions to patients and other customers of the laboratory. May review physician orders for supporting documentation. Resolves billing problems and/or receives insurance updates.
Common Expectations:
Answers telephones, routes callers, takes messages and provides routine information to callers. Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required. Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings. Maintains required records, reports, and statistics as directed. Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
Qualifications Minimum Education:
High School Diploma or GED Required Work Experience:
Less than 1 year Relevant experience.
Required Courses and Training:
Medical terminology.
Upon Hire Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Good communications and computer skills.
Benefits Offered:
Comprehensive health benefits Retirement savings plan Paid time off (PTO) Education assistance Financial education and support, including DailyPay Expanded Paid Parental Leave For additional details: Benefits & Incentives | WellSpan Careers (joinwellspan.org) WellSpan Health's vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region's largest and one of the best in the nation. With a team 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.
