POSITION TITLE: Laboratory Aide (temp)

Available shifts:

• Temporary, Full-time, Monday-Friday, 3:00pm-12:00am

DEPARTMENT: Specimen Processing

SUPERVISOR: Department Supervisor, Lab Manager

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Support Specimen Processing, Main Lab, and Microbiology by processing and setting up specimens for testing, performing maintenance, monitoring inventory, and performing other duties as assigned.

WORK PERFORMED:

• Follow and demonstrate PRL’s core values, which includes mutual respect and teamwork, a collegial work environment, and commitment to staff and patient safety.
• Understand and adhere to all safety and HIPAA related standards to ensure high quality patient care.
• Ensure accurate data entry into the laboratory information system.
• Label and store specimens as required according to established procedures.
• Follow specific guidelines for specimen acceptance and set-up.
• Participate in continuing education, Quality of Service and Quality Control Indicators.
• Complies with established department policies, procedures, and standards of operation; enforces safety and infection control policies and established.
• Communicate in a professional manner, maintaining patient/client confidentiality.
• Cooperates with department and laboratory staff to maintain harmonious working relationships among employees.
• Works with Compliance Officer on issues pertaining to Medicare/Medicaid regulations to assure 100% compliance.
• Demonstrate accuracy and proficiency in registering and ordering laboratory tests through the laboratory information system.
• Handles requests for special services such as STAT specimens, prudently and efficiently.
• Ensure the requisition order contains the appropriate information for each patient. Maintain clean and stocked work areas.
• Help monitor and stock inventory.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Position Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required).

License/Certification:

• Valid driver's license (required).

Preferred Position Qualifications

• Accurate data entry skills and word processing
• Patient care focus.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Work Location: In person