What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Aide (7on/7off) position at Pathologists' Regional Laboratory, P.A.?
POSITION TITLE: Laboratory Aide (7on/7off)
Available shifts:
- Full-time, 7on/7off, Monday-Sunday, 8:30pm-7:00am
DEPARTMENT: Specimen Processing
SUPERVISOR: Department Supervisor, Lab Manager
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Support Specimen Processing, Core 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
Work Location: In person