What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technician V Central Processing Lab at HUP, FT 2nd Shift position at Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System?
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?
FT 2nd Shift 3p-11p in Central Processing at HUP
Summary:
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 & 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.
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
Keeps current with laboratory minutes and documented changes.
Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies and appropriately communicates need to re-order before supplies run out
Assists with the instruction of procedures and techniques to other employees and students
Performs daily temperature checks on rooms, refrigerators, freezers, incubators and preventive maintenance on centrifuges as needed.
Credentials:
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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?
FT 2nd Shift 3p-11p in Central Processing at HUP
Summary:
- A Technician V functions as a technical resource for laboratory. This role assists managers, supervisors and lead technologists with daily operations and workflow. The individual is responsible for send out testing ordering, shipping and troubleshooting. The Technician V also processes clinical specimens for diagnostic laboratory testing within the health system.
- Projects an image of professionalism in appearance and conduct at all times Works well with peers and those in authority Works to promote the Penn Medicine BE standards Promotes patient and staff relations and displays pride in work 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.
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 & 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.
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
Keeps current with laboratory minutes and documented changes.
Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies and appropriately communicates need to re-order before supplies run out
Assists with the instruction of procedures and techniques to other employees and students
Performs daily temperature checks on rooms, refrigerators, freezers, incubators and preventive maintenance on centrifuges as needed.
Credentials:
- American Society for Clinical Pathology
- Certification as a PBT or MLA by a minimum knowledge-based exam such as the Board of Certification PBT(ASCP) or MLA(ASCP)
- Associate of Arts or Science
- Education Specialization: Equivalent Experience:
- And Prior experience in hospital laboratory area
- And Phlebotomy training and experience in an outpatient or hospital setting
- And Prior experience in hospital laboratory receiving area
- And Prior experience with the Laboratory Information System
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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.