Processing Laboratory Aide

BHS • Lexington, KY

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The Processing Laboratory Aide works in Laboratory Services at Baptist Health Clinical Lab and Pathology Department in Lexington, Kentucky. The role supports laboratory operations by accessioning specimens into the Laboratory Information System (LIS), recording information used by physicians in interpreting test results, and ensuring specimens and patients are correctly identified and specimens appropriately labeled. The aide participates in laboratory quality assurance and follows applicable regulatory requirements, laboratory safety rules, infection-control policies, and the chemical hygiene plan.

The position requires effective communication with colleagues across shifts and hospital staff, physicians, and customers. The aide provides courteous, prompt, and accurate service, follows through on incomplete work and customer needs, raises unusual concerns with laboratory management, and adapts to testing and scheduling needs. The role also includes completing required competencies, continuing education, learning modules, and safety training.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Accession specimens into the LIS and accurately record pertinent data for physicians’ interpretation of test results.
• Verify patient and specimen identification according to established policies and procedures, and label specimens appropriately.
• Participate in the laboratory quality assurance program.
• Follow guidelines from applicable regulatory agencies.
• Understand pertinent LIS functions and perform downtime procedures effectively.
• Follow laboratory safety regulations, including personal protective equipment, infection-control policies, and the chemical hygiene plan.
• Communicate effectively with all shifts and follow through on incomplete work or issues; notify the supervisor of problem situations and potential solutions.
• Interact courteously and helpfully with hospital staff, physicians, and customers, and handle phone requests promptly and accurately.
• Use active listening and seek clarification when instructions are unclear.
• Inform laboratory management of unusual concerns, situations, or conditions.
• Resolve customer needs promptly and effectively, deliver timely support, and collaborate with the department and other units to provide high-quality service.
• Adapt positively and flexibly to laboratory testing and scheduling needs.
• Complete required competencies, continuing education, and learning modules.
• Attend required safety training and understand responsibilities related to general, department/service, and job-specific safety hazards, as well as national patient safety goals.

Benefits

• Preventive Plan
• Retirement Plans
• Flimp Decisions personalized financial analysis and recommendation for selecting a value plan option based on expected medical needs, premiums, expected out-of-pocket costs, and other plan features.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED