Processing Laboratory Aide

Baptist Health; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Preventive Plan

Retirement Plans

Flimp Decisions

Job summary

Baptist Health Laboratory Services in Lexington, KY seeks a Process Aid to support first-shift weekend operations. The role emphasizes accurate LIS data entry, specimen labeling, QA participation, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and strong communication skills to interact with hospital staff and ensure timely, quality results for patient care.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to follow LIS data-entry procedures.

Responsibilities

• Accession specimens into the LIS with accurate data entry.
• Properly identifies patients/specimens and labels specimens.
• Participate in the laboratory QA program.
• Follow regulatory and safety guidelines including OSHA and chemical hygiene policies.
• Communicate effectively with shifts and hospital staff to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Complete required competencies and safety training.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Process Aid

PRN I First Shift weekends

Laboratory Services I Lexington, KY

Baptist Health Clinical Lab and Pathology Department, where science meets compassion and precision meets care. We are dedicated to ensuring that every test, every result, and every patient matters. We demonstrate this by providing state-of-the-art technology; an expert team of pathologists and technicians; comprehensive services; fast and reliable results; a patient-centered approach; and commitment to continuous improvement.

Description:

• Accessions specimens into the LIS, accurately recording pertinent data to be used by the physician in theinterpretation of tests results.
• Properly identifies the patients/specimen according to established policies/procedures and labels allspecimens appropriately.
• Participates in the laboratory QA Program.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patientsserved by the laboratory.
• Follows guidelines of all applicable regulatory agencies.
• Understands pertinent LIS functions and performs downtime procedures effectively.
• Follows all required laboratory safety regulations including personal protective equipment, infection
  control policies and chemical hygiene plan according to OSHA and regulatory requirements.
• Communicates effectively with all shifts and follows through on incomplete work or issues. Notifies the supervisor of problem situations and potential solutions.
• Maintains a high level of customer service byinteracting with all hospital staff, physicians and customers in a courteous and helpful manner.
• Handlesphone requests with courtesy, promptness and accuracy.
• Demonstrates active listening and seeks clarification for unclear instructions.
• Informs laboratory management of any unusual concerns, situations or conditions.
• Ensures positive customer relations interactions.
• Ensure prompt, effective resolution of customer needs to support a positive experience.
• Delivers timely service and support, consistently meeting commitments and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Collaborates effectively within the department and with other units to provide high-quality service.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and flexibility to adapt to laboratory testing and scheduling needs.
• Completes all required competencies, continuing education and learning modules.
• Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to
  general safety, department/service safety, specific job-related hazards, and national patient safety
  goals.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Benefits:

• Preventive Plan
• Retirement Plans
• Flimp Decisions - Flimp Decisions will help you pick the best value plan option given your expected medical needs. The proprietary algorithm provides a personalized financial analysis and recommendation, considering both premium and expected out-of-pocket cost (copays, etc.), as well as other important plan features.

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.