Laboratory Aide, Opportunities at Multiple Campuses (Full Time, Part Time, Per Diem - All shifts)

Job description

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. Here at St. Luke’s, PCRAFT values are the guiding core principles of our health care team and the qualities we strive for with every encounter. Pride, caring, respect, accountability, flexibility and teamwork are the qualities our team will deliver every time. As a patient or prospective employee, you can count on every member of the St. Luke’s team to display PCRAFT values in every situation. The Laboratory Aide is responsible for the registration of laboratory orders, specimen accessioning and transportation, and providing exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers. This role also ensures laboratory equipment is properly cleaned and maintained, supports the efficient operation of the laboratory, and assists pathologists with designated procedures as needed. The Laboratory Aide plays a key role in maintaining accurate specimen processing, quality standards, and timely laboratory operations. Hospital Locations - openings may vary by campus availability: • Allentown Campus • Anderson Campus • Bethlehem Campus • Carbon Campus, Lehighton • Easton Campus • Miners Campus, Coaldale • Warren Campus, Phillipsburg NJ SHIFT DETAILS: Apply now to talk to a recruiter about our current openings! Positions may be available on various shifts including days, evenings and nights and per diem, 8-hour shifts. Full time, 40 hours per week Part time, less than 40 hours per week Per Diem, minimum of 2 shifts/month Holiday and weekend requirements per unit and company policies Lab Aides are required to complete a minimum of two weeks of on-site training. Training is conducted on Day Shift (Monday through Friday) for the duration of the two-week orientation period. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assists pathologist with onsite attended procedures including biopsies and bone marrow specimens, makes and stains slides, builds case in computer and packages specimen for transport independently. Capable of handling irretrievable tissue specimens correctly for pre-analytic testing. Accessioning and transport of specimens to the appropriate testing area, performing campus or reference laboratory. Capable of performing maintenance, quality assurance measures and monitors equipment under supervision (centrifuges, label and paper printers, refrigerators, pneumatic tube, cryostat, AP equipment, clinical lab equipment as appropriate). Performs moderate complexity testing including antigen testing, processing and incubation of culture plates and basic maintenance and quality checks of equipment under supervision PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: Sitting up to 7 hours per day in 2-hour increments. Standing up to 5 hours per day in 2-hour increments. Walking up to 7 hours per day in short increments. Frequently uses fingers to manipulate small vials, pipetting, etc. Continuous use of hands for operation of laboratory equipment and computer keyboard. Occasional lifting of boxes/equipment up to 30 pounds. Occasional pushing/pulling of equipment. Frequent stooping/bending. Occasional crouching. Frequent reaching above shoulder level and stretching across work area (30" depth). Hearing as it relates to normal, high, and low frequencies. Seeing as it relates to general, far, near, color and peripheral vision. Depth perception. EDUCATION: High School Diploma. Miners Campus-Phlebotomy certification or successful completion of phlebotomy program preferred, in addition to high school diploma. 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. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!! St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.