Processing Laboratory Aide

Baptist Healthcare System • Lexington, KY

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About The Position

Baptist Health Clinical Lab and Pathology Department is dedicated to accurate, reliable testing and patient-centered care. The Processing Laboratory Aide accesses specimens into the laboratory information system (LIS), records information used by physicians to interpret test results, and ensures specimens are properly identified and labeled. The role supports the laboratory’s quality assurance program and follows applicable regulatory and safety requirements.

The aide provides courteous, responsive service to hospital staff, physicians, and other customers; communicates and collaborates with colleagues across shifts and departments; and helps resolve customer needs promptly. The position also requires completing competencies, continuing education, learning modules, and required safety training. This is a PRN, first-shift weekend position in Lexington, Kentucky.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to follow laboratory safety regulations and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively, provide courteous customer service, and collaborate with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Accession specimens into the LIS and accurately record pertinent information for physicians’ interpretation of test results.
• Identify patients and specimens according to established policies and procedures, and label specimens appropriately.
• Participate in the laboratory quality assurance program.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills needed to provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served by the laboratory.
• Follow applicable regulatory guidelines and laboratory safety requirements, including personal protective equipment, infection control policies, and the chemical hygiene plan.
• Understand pertinent LIS functions and perform downtime procedures effectively.
• Communicate effectively across shifts and follow through on incomplete work or issues.
• Notify the supervisor of problem situations and potential solutions, and inform laboratory management of unusual concerns, situations, or conditions.
• Provide courteous, helpful customer service to hospital staff, physicians, and customers, including handling phone requests promptly and accurately.
• Use active listening and seek clarification when instructions are unclear.
• Resolve customer needs promptly and effectively, provide timely support, meet commitments, and support customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with the department and other units to provide high-quality service.
• Maintain a positive attitude and adapt to laboratory testing and scheduling needs.
• Complete required competencies, continuing education, and learning modules.
• Attend required safety training and understand responsibilities related to general, departmental, and job-specific safety and national patient safety goals.

Benefits

• Preventive Plan
• Retirement Plans
• Flimp Decisions personalized plan-selection tool that compares premiums, expected out-of-pocket costs, and other plan features.

What This Job Offers

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