Student Intern

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

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. The Student Intern Modified Laboratory Aide is 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. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: St Luke’s interns support the network by using their knowledge and talents to bring new ideas, creative solutions and technical skills to a variety of projects and tasks. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Supports a department’s goals by providing assistance, ideas and solutions. Works independently to complete tasks by assigned deadlines, following instructions given by manager for short-term and long-term projects. Collaborates with a team to work on projects and make process improvements. Professionally communicates, effectively prioritizes tasks and manages time well. Learns and utilizes technology, software/hardware, tools and/or internal processes to complete assignments and tasks. Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/ Entity as well as the proper release of information. Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting requirements. Demonstrates/models the Network’s Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external). Demonstrates Performance Improvement in the following areas as appropriate: Clinical Care/Outcomes, Customer/Service Improvement, Operational System/Process, and Safety. Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes and practices. Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code

Requirements

Open to recent graduates or current students enrolled in a two or four year college or university.
Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address.
Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer.
Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

Preference given to students enrolled in a related academic program.

Responsibilities

registration of laboratory orders
accessioning and transport of specimens
internal and external customer service
accessioning equipment cleanliness
Supports a department’s goals by providing assistance, ideas and solutions.
Works independently to complete tasks by assigned deadlines, following instructions given by manager for short-term and long-term projects.
Collaborates with a team to work on projects and make process improvements.
Professionally communicates, effectively prioritizes tasks and manages time well.
Learns and utilizes technology, software/hardware, tools and/or internal processes to complete assignments and tasks.
Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/ Entity as well as the proper release of information.
Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting requirements.
Demonstrates/models the Network’s Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external).
Demonstrates Performance Improvement in the following areas as appropriate: Clinical Care/Outcomes, Customer/Service Improvement, Operational System/Process, and Safety.
Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes and practices.
Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code