Lab Aide I (PT, Days) - Phillipsburg, NJ
About The Position
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. Weekend and holiday rotation as scheduled. Expectation is candidate is to be trained on attended procedures (i.e. bone marrow biopsies, core biopsies, fine needle asiraptions, etc) and assume a Laboratory Aide II role upon completion of training. Responsible for registration of laboratory orders, accessioning and transport of specimens, internal and external customer service, and accessioning equipment cleanliness. Requires independent judgment in the performance of the assigned duties.
Requirements
- High School Diploma
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 aliquots specimen if necessary, according to policy.
- Performs requisition entry task when necessary; ensures registration completes the process.
- 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.
- Reviews outstanding list, excepted list, and/or add-on list to assure all specimens accessioned and transported to appropriate testing facility.
- Capable of performing maintenance, quality assurance measures and monitors equipment under supervision (centrifuges, label and paper printers, refrigerators, pneumatic tube, cryostat, AP equipment, clinical lab equipment as appropriate).
- Participates in training new employees according to procedure.
- Communicates as necessary with other health care departments on hospital campuses or outpatient clinical providers in a professional and appropriate manner.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested, including special assignments related to inspection and accreditation projects.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- St. Lukes offers comprehensive health, dental, vision, short term and long term disability, life insurance, generous PTO, sick leave and professional development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
