Microbiology Lab Aide Per Diem (Flexible Hours)

St. Luke's University Health Network

Bethlehem, PA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Hospital, Identify Issues, Keyboards, Laboratory, Laboratory Operations, Laboratory Systems, Medical Office, Microbiology, Nursing, Order Supplies, Paint Shop Pro Tubes, Printers, Quality Control, Sample/Specimen Processing, Software Testing, Technical Leadership, Telephone Skills
LOCATION
Bethlehem, PA
POSTED
11 days ago

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.

Responsible for the handling and processing of microbiology specimens; performs equipment maintenance, QC, computer entry and communicates with hospital staff, physician offices, and patients; requires independent judgement in the performance of the assigned duties.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Verify specimen receipt in the laboratory information system (LIS).
  • Label blood and non-blood specimens, agar plates and tube media with identifying labels.
  • Transfer of specimens from primary container to aliquot containers and/or to proper storage media.
  • Delivers and properly stores specimens at the correct temperatures and, in the appropriate microbiology testing areas.
  • Processes all incoming specimens, including STATS, which are processed within 5 minutes of receipt; selects appropriate culture media and plates specimens according to established procedures.
  • Prepares specimens for referral to outside reference laboratories, which may include logging and packaging of specimens or cultures.
  • Media preparation of plates and tubes; quality control of sterility testing; documentation of QC checks.
  • Preparation and staining of smears according to established procedures;
  • Performs miscellaneous waived/moderately complex testing and report results according to established procedures.
  • Orders and stocks supplies to maintain service.
  • Acquires knowledge of general lab operation (including LIS) in order to efficiently answer inquiries to the lab.
  • Answers the telephone, gives verbal results; uses available references for inquiries to the lab.
  • Performs minor troubleshooting of LIS/PC; changes paper, ribbons or toner cartridges in printers as needed.
  • Reviews LIS reports as assigned; takes appropriate action.
  • Assists Manual Testing Supervisor and/or Microbiology Technical Coordinator with other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Walking for up to 6 hours in 30 minute increments. Frequently uses hands and fingers for mouse/keyboard entry and inquiry of LIS. Uses hands for processing specimens which includes twisting and turning specimens caps, Continuously uses upper extremities for

processing and transporting of specimens up to 5 lbs. Rarely lifts, pushes or pulls from 20 to 50 lbs. Rarely stoops, bends or reaches above shoulder level. Ability to hear normal conversation over the telephone. Normal vision with ability to read computer screen.

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma / GED required

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Previous experience handing laboratory specimens preferred

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.

About the Company

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St. Luke's University Health Network

St. Luke's University Health Network is a regional network of hospitals, physicians and other related organizations providing care primarily in Lehigh, Northampton, Monroe, Carbon, Schuylkill, Bucks, Montgomery and Berks counties in Pennsylvania and Warren County in New Jersey.

The Network provides services at more than 150 sites. St. Luke's University Health Network is comprised of six hospital sites. The Network includes:

  • More than 80 owned physician-practice sites
  • 300 employed primary care/specialist physicians
  • Various outpatient testing and service facilities
  • Home health
  • Hospice services (inpatient and outpatient)
  • Largest ambulance provider in Bucks County and second largest in Lehigh County
  • Other related organizations
  • 57,500+ annual admissions
  • 195,000 annual emergency room visits
  • 1,325 physicians on the Medical Staff (96 percent board-certified)
  • 8,600+ employees
  • More than 1,350 volunteers

Areas of exceptional medical expertise include:

  • Level 1 Adult Trauma Center: fully accredited by Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation; 2,400+ annual trauma cases; St. Luke's 1.75 percent mortality rate represents top decile performance, significantly better than peer group as measured by National Trauma Data Bank of the American College of Surgeons; aeromedical transport services
  • Oncology: first and only cancer program in Pennsylvania to receive American College of Surgeons' highest quality recognition for three consecutive years; only Pennsylvania program to receive award in 2010; region's only fellowship-trained surgical oncologists; advanced programs for melanoma (internationally recognized melanoma investigator), lung, breast, prostate, gynecologic and gastrointestinal cancers and tumors of the brain and spine
  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery: multiple-year recipient of highest rating for cardiac bypass surgery, represents top decile performance achieved by only 10 percent of U.S. hospitals (Society for Thoracic Surgery); region's first Joint Commission certified Heart Failure Program; comprehensive surgical services excluding heart transplants
  • Neuroscience: accredited Stroke Center; additional Centers of Excellence include: Balance Center, Headache Center, Memory Disorders Center, Multiple Sclerosis Center, Sleep Disorders Center
  • Orthopaedics: advanced expertise in total joint replacement and reconstruction, computer-assisted minimally invasive surgery, primary and reconstructive surgery of the spine, sports injuries, diseases and conditions of the hand and elbow, traumatic injuries
  • Women's/Children's Health: high-risk pregnancy; the region’s busiest obstetrical service; two neonatal intensive care units; pediatric specialty care provided by St. Christopher's Hospital for Children.
  • Robotic/Minimally Invasive Surgery: one of the nation's most experienced robotic surgical teams
  • Radiology: designated international General Electric Healthcare Show Site for imaging technology; designated Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by American College of Radiology
  • Bariatric Surgery: designated Center of Excellence by American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and Surgical Review Corporation

St. Luke's offers an exceptional benefit plan for employees. Our values are reflected in all we do for patients, each other and the community:

Pride - We take pride in our accomplishments and in our organization.

Caring - We show consideration for others and their feelings. We treat others as we want to be treated.

Respect - We recognize the value, diversity and importance of each other, those we serve and the organization.

Accountability - We are responsible to make decisions and solve problems in a timely and effective manner.

Flexibility - We adapt to the changing needs and expectations of those we serve.

Teamwork - We work together to improve quality.

The mission of St. Luke's University Health Network 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.

COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services