Lead Laboratory Aide

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.

This is a working lead position: Oversees the coordination of duties and workflow performed by the laboratory aides. Responsible for registration of laboratory orders, billing of reference lab testing and assigned work ques, and scanning in reports to medical record. Ensures turnaround time and quality standards are upheld by laboratory aides. Requires critical thinking skills and independent judgement in performance. Rapid response lead lab aides would have regional responsibilities. ASSISTS PATHOLOGISTS WITH PROCEDURES.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

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

11. Other related duties as assigned.

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 

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.