Join TriHealth as a Lab Tech Aide!
In this role, you’ll support our laboratory team by processing specimens, verifying test orders, and ensuring accurate reporting of results. You’ll operate lab instruments, use our computer systems, and assist with customer inquiries to deliver exceptional diagnostic services. Location: Bethesda North Hospital at 10500 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242 Work hours: - Optional, PRN
- Shift Varies
- Weekend rotation
Incentives & Benefits: This position is classified as PRN and is not eligible for TriHealth benefits. Job Requirements: - High School Degree
- Knowledge of laboratory terminology, Specimen handling, Data entry, Windows software, HIS and LIS
- Up to 1 year experience in a related field
Job Overview:
This position is responsible for the following: performing a variety of procedures related to specimen processing; confirming the accuracy of test orders and appropriate specimen collection and reporting laboratory findings to the physicians and nursing personnel; facilitates the identification and isolation of pathogenic organisms and operates a variety of laboratory instruments; utilizes laboratory computer system in performance of duties. Other responsibilities include making and receiving telephone calls to/from customers of TriHealth to provide diagnostic laboratory services, gather necessary data for service and billing, and to answer questions and resolve issues.
Job Responsibilities: - Ability to Prioritize/Organize/Handle Quantity of Work
- Accuracy/Quality/Completeness of Work
- Complex Assignments Received/Delegated/Completed
- Judgement Skills/Problem Solving Skills
- Overall Procedure Knowledge/Quality Assurance Knowledge – including documentation as needed
Working Conditions:
Climbing - Rarely
Hearing: Conversation - Consistently
Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently
Kneeling - Occasionally
Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely
Lifting <50 Lbs. - Occasionally
Pulling - Rarely
Pushing - Occasionally
Reaching - Occasionally
Sitting - Consistently
Standing - Consistently
Stooping - Occasionally
Talking - Consistently
Use of Hands - Consistently
Color Vision - Occasionally
Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently
Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
Walking - Frequently
TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors
At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:
Serve: ALWAYS…
• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas
Excel: ALWAYS…
• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service
Respect: ALWAYS…
• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.
Value: ALWAYS…
• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.
Engage: ALWAYS…
• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community |
