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Job Summary: A Full-Time Lab Aide at our Pathology Lab in Glen Carbon, IL. The Laboratory Aide is responsible for supporting laboratory operations through specimen intake, administrative duties, data entry, transcription, and general lab maintenance. This role does not involve performing technical laboratory duties but is critical to maintaining the efficiency of lab processes. The Lab Aide is expected to adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with attention to detail, accuracy, professionalism, and a strong commitment to compliance and safety.
NYS pathology lab and Mohs clinic providers and staff positions are mandated W-2 employment status positions as required by applicable laws and regulations.
Schedule: Full Time, 30+ hours. Monday to Friday 8am to 4:30pm. Open Flexibility to help cover in a team environment is needed.
Lab Aide Responsibilities:
Specimen Handling & Accessioning:
- Receive laboratory specimens from couriers.
- Review specimens for proper labeling and acceptability.
- Resolve labeling discrepancies according to SOPs.
- Sort specimens for in-house processing or send-outs based on insurance coverage, provider preference, and case type.
- Accession specimens into the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
- Prepare cases for reference laboratories and confirm daily pickups.
- Dispose of biohazard and hazardous waste in accordance with policies and regulations.
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment, adhering to all OSHA, CLIA, and company-specific protocols.
Customer Service Duties: Lab aide is responsible for assisting in all customer inquiries related to but not limited to:
- Assist with inquiries related to: Missing or delayed pathology reports, Modifications to orders, requisitions, or reports, Requests for slides or blocks for consultations and second opinions.
- Investigate and resolve lab-related inquiries, including cases processed both internally and at reference laboratories that come in the form of phone calls, voicemail, ModMed/EMA tasks, email and support tickets (via Fresh Desk)
Data Entry / Transcription Duties: Provide data entry support to Pathologist(s).
- The Lab Aide will receive diagnostic codes and/or additional test orders from the pathologist.
- Codes and orders will be shared by the pathologist either verbally or handwritten on pathology requisitions.
- The Lab Aide will enter the orders into the LIS for the other team members to access and process.
- The Lab Aide will enter the diagnostic code(s) and associated billing code(s) into the LIS to produce a macro, a paragraph of diagnostic information.
- The Lab Aide will close the case which will add the case to the queue for the pathologist to sign-out.
General Laboratory Duties:
- File and retrieve histology slides and paraffin blocks following laboratory protocols.
- Maintain an organized filing system for easy access and retrieval.
- Assist with archiving and tracking slide and block locations.
- Keep workstations, lab benches, and equipment clean and organized.
- Dispose of biohazard waste properly and restock cleaning supplies.
- Clean and disinfect lab equipment and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Maintain inventory, restock lab supplies, and put away shipments upon arrival.
- Assist in audits, quality control (QC), and compliance-related tasks as needed.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma/GED minimum required; Associate Degree preferred
- Must be computer savvy and familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook with strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills with six months experience in a similar role.
- While performing the duties of this job, employee is regularly required to talk; hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger; handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. This position also requires long duration of sitting and working on a computer. May require lifting up to 25 pounds.
