What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Aide II Anatomic Pathology- FT -2nd Shift position at St. Luke's University Health Network?
St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.
Handles anatomic pathology specimens in preparation for processing. Makes slides in studio and completes registrations, accessioning, stocking, cleaning, etc as assigned.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Accessioning and transport of specimens to the appropriate testing area, performing campus or reference laboratory. Operates a centrifuge according to procedure
- Orders laboratory supplies, maintains supply inventories and handles chemical disposition safely, as directed
- Labels blood and non-blood specimens with barcoded labels and aliquot specimen if necessary, according to policy
- Performs requisition entry task when necessary; ensures registration completes entire process. Registers patient information (demographics, insurance information, and diagnosis) and places lab orders in HIS for specimens received in the laboratory from physician offices
- Capable of troubleshooting registration issues and resolving work queue assignments
- Adds cytolyte to cytology specimens according to policy
- Understands computer downtime procedures and implements them when necessary
- Prepares specimens for referral (interfaced and non-interfaced tests) to outside reference laboratories which include logging, packaging, and mailing of specimens
- Prepares complex send-outs including molecular, oncology and genomic testing to reference labs including correctly packaging and mailing of specimens along with correct revenue cycle
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Walking for up to six (6) hours in half-hour increments. Frequently uses fingers for typing data entry, and hands for processing specimens which includes twisting and turning specimen caps. Continuously uses upper extremities for transporting of specimens up to ten (10) pounds.
Rarely lifts, pushes or pulls from 26 to 50 pounds. Rarely stoops, bends or reaches above shoulder level. Hearing as it relates to normal conversation. Seeing as it relates to general vision, near vision, peripheral vision and visual monotony.
EDUCATION:
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!
St. Luke's University Health Network is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.
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