Lead Laboratory Aide, Anatomic Pathology

St. Luke’s University Health Network•Bethlehem, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a working lead position that oversees the coordination of duties and workflow performed by laboratory aides. The role is responsible for the registration of laboratory orders, billing of reference lab testing and assigned work ques, and scanning in reports to the medical record. The Lead Laboratory Aide ensures turnaround time and quality standards are upheld by laboratory aides, requiring critical thinking skills and independent judgment. Rapid response lead lab aides would have regional responsibilities. The position also assists pathologists with procedures.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Critical thinking skills
Independent judgement

Nice To Haves

Experience in Anatomic Pathology
Experience with laboratory information systems
Experience with billing and registration processes
Experience in a lead or supervisory role

Responsibilities

Oversees the coordination of duties and workflow performed by lab aides and ensures network standardization of processes.
Responsible for billing reference lab and miscellaneous tests, and assigned work ques.
Scans reports into the patient medical record as needed.
Ensures turnaround time standards are adhered to and quality of specimen is maintained by staff.
Responsible for the orientation and training of staff, maintaining staff competency, and educating staff on policies and procedures as needed.
Responsible for the monthly schedule as needed.
Performs the essential functions of lab aide II and assists staff as necessary.
Communicates as necessary with other health care departments within and outside of the hospital utilizing AIDET.
Troubleshoots and resolves workque issues.
Ensures maintenance and quality checks are performed appropriately.
Other related duties as assigned.