At St. Luke’s, our travel staff are OUR employees.  They are a valued part of our team and are extended benefits such as medical, vision, and dental, as well as retirement options. Our travel staff has the best of both worlds available to them – flexibility of travel & the support of working for a 100 Top Health Care System.   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.

JOB SUMMARY

Performs waived, moderate, and highly complex laboratory tests.  Assumes responsibility for patient testing, problem-solving and quality control.  Trains and orientates new staff and students, accesses competency of existing technologists.  Performs special assignments as delegated.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Performs laboratory tests according to established protocols and procedures. Operates and performs maintenance on laboratory instrumentation per established policies and procedures. Performs quality control testing and documents corrective action per established policy.   Troubleshoots instrumentation with the aid of consulting technical services with proper documentation. Follows established policies regarding accurate documentation of laboratory results in the laboratory information system, instrument records, and other quality assurance data. Follows established policies regarding proper reporting and documentation of critical values. Teaches/trains new employees. Assist in competency assessment. Monitors inventory of supplies and orders supplies as necessary.  Keeps adequate inventory. Monitors inventory so there is no wastage due to expiration of products. Response to assist send out bench by assisting in appropriate test selection, researching referral laboratory specimen requirements for collection, handling, storing and shipping laboratory specimens. Able to accession specimens as necessary. Implements computer downtime procedures when necessary. Demonstrates competency in assigned areas of responsibilities. Organizes and prioritizes daily workload in order to complete assigned tasks in a timely fashion Maintains a clean and orderly work area. Handles multiple assignments as necessary, with an ability to adapt to changes. Coordinates and cooperates with co-workers to promote a productive working environment. Demonstrates effective communication skills by conveying necessary information accurately, listening effectively and asking pertinent questions. Performs AIDET. Other related duties as assigned.

SLUHN ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/ Entity as well as the proper release of information. Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting requirements. Demonstrates/models the Network’s Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external). Demonstrates Performance Improvement in the following areas as appropriate: Clinical Care/Outcomes, Customer/Service Improvement, Operational System/Process, and Safety. Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes, and practices. Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code. Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment and knowledge of growth and development appropriate to the age of the patient treated (neonate, pediatric, adolescent or geriatric).

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Sitting up to 7 hours per day in 2 hour increments. Standing up to 5 hours per day in 2 hour increments. Walking up to 7 hours per day in short increments. Frequently uses fingers to manipulate small vials, pipetting, etc. Continuous use of hands for operation of laboratory equipment and computer keyboard. Occasional lifting of boxes/equipment up to 30 pounds. Occasional pushing/pulling of equipment. Frequent stooping/bending. Occasional crouching. Frequent reaching above shoulder level and stretching across work area (30" depth). Hearing as it relates to normal, high, and low frequencies. Seeing as it relates to general, far, near, color and peripheral vision. Depth perception.

POTENTIAL ON-THE-JOB RISKS:

Cuts and punctures from needles or other sharps. Biological hazards when handling patient specimens and through patient contact. Possible exposure to chemicals. Possible exposure to flammable gases. Employees who work in patient care areas where they may have potential exposure to patients with suspected or proven tuberculosis (TB) must have the ability to wear a particulate respirator and be fit-tested in compliance with the current recommendations from the CDC (enforced by OSHA) or must provide physician documentation as to the inability to wear a particulate respirator.

SPECIFIC PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE:

Follow standard safety procedures where there is potential for exposure to these risks.  Gloves, fluid resistant lab coat, face shields, biologic safety cabinets are available.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:                                   

Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical or biological science or medical technology from an accredited institution. ASCP eligible.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:     

Two years of clinical laboratory training.

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address.  Be sure to include your present employer and if listing prior agency experience, please also include the hospital names and locations of your assignments.  Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses.  If you have questions, please reach out to our Travel Recruitment Specialist at 484-658-1737 or [email protected].  Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.