Lab Aide II (PT, Evenings) - Anderson Campus

St. Luke's University Health Network • Easton, PA

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About The Position

The Laboratory Aide II position at St. Luke's University Health Network is a part-time role focused on supporting laboratory operations during evening shifts. The role involves registration of laboratory orders, specimen transport, and ensuring cleanliness of equipment. The Aide will assist pathologists with procedures and requires independent judgment in performing assigned duties.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Certified Phlebotomy Technician certification preferred.
• Experience in blood sampling.

Nice To Haves

• Phlebotomy certification or successful completion of a phlebotomy program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accessioning and transport of specimens to the appropriate testing area.
• Operates a centrifuge according to procedure.
• Orders laboratory supplies, maintains supply inventories, and handles chemical disposition safely.
• Labels blood and non-blood specimens with barcoded labels and aliquots specimens if necessary.
• Performs requisition entry tasks when necessary and ensures registration completes the entire process.
• Registers patient information and places lab orders in HIS for specimens received from physician offices.
• Adds cytolyte to cytology specimens according to policy.
• Understands computer downtime procedures and implements them when necessary.
• Prepares specimens for referral to outside reference laboratories, including logging, packaging, and mailing.
• Prepares complex send-outs including molecular, oncology, and genomic testing to reference labs.
• Reviews outstanding lists to assure all specimens are accessioned and transported to the appropriate testing facility.
• Performs maintenance, quality assurance measures, and monitors equipment under supervision.
• Participates in training new employees according to procedure.
• Coordinates training and precepting new employees according to procedure.
• Communicates with other health care departments in a professional manner.
• Performs other related duties as assigned, including special assignments related to inspection and accreditation projects.
• Assists pathologist with onsite attended procedures including biopsies and bone marrow specimens.
• Changes pathology stain lines according to schedule and keeps logs up to date.
• Participates in educational programs, in-services, and meetings.
• Performs phlebotomy and outpatient registration at Miners Campus.
• Performs moderate complexity testing including antigen testing and processing of culture plates.
• Processes irretrievable anatomic pathology specimens for review by a cytotechnologist or pathologist.

Benefits

• Part-time flexible scheduling
• Opportunities for professional development
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED