Laboratory Aide II/Phlebotomist (FT, Mid Shift) - Coaldale, PA -

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.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Miners Campus : Performs phlebotomy daily and outpatient registration, if required.

Accessioning and transport of specimens to the appropriate testing area, performing campus or reference laboratory. Operates a centrifuge according to procedure

Orders laboratory supplies, maintains supply inventories and handles chemical disposition safely, as directed

Labels blood and non-blood specimens with barcoded labels and aliquot specimen if necessary, according to policy

Performs requisition entry task when necessary; ensures registration completes entire process. Registers patient information (demographics, insurance information, and diagnosis) and places lab orders in HIS for specimens received in the laboratory from physician offices

Capable of troubleshooting registration issues and resolving work queue assignments

Adds cytolyte to cytology specimens according to policy

Understands computer downtime procedures and implements them when necessary

Prepares specimens for referral (interfaced and non-interfaced tests) to outside reference laboratories which include logging, packaging, and mailing of specimens

Prepares complex send-outs including molecular, oncology and genomic testing to reference labs including correctly packaging and mailing of specimens along with correct revenue cycle

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; Responsibilities may vary per site.

Changes pathology stain lines according to schedule and keeps logs up to date.

Participates in educational programs, in-services, and meetings.

Performs moderate complexity testing including antigen testing, processing and incubation of culture plates and basic maintenance and quality checks of equipment under supervision.

Capable of processing irretrievable anatomic pathology specimens for review by a cytotechnologist or pathologist; including case building, grossing and creation of cell block and gyn triage, embedding, and basic microtomy under supervision according to AP procedure manual.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS :

Walking for up to six (6) hours in half-hour increments. Frequently uses fingers for typing data entry, and hands for processing specimens which includes twisting and turning specimen caps.

Continuously uses upper extremities for transporting of specimens up to ten (10) pounds.

Rarely lifts, pushes or pulls from 26 to 50 pounds. Rarely stoops, bends or reaches above shoulder level. Hearing as it relates to normal conversation.

Seeing as it relates to general vision, near vision, peripheral vision and visual monotony.

EDUCATION :

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Phlebotomy experience / 1 year required or have completed 100 hour

externship with exceptional performance

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.