HNL Lab Medicine·Allentown, Pennsylvania
The Lab Technician/Technologist performs laboratory procedures to obtain results for physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. They work independently, communicate effectively with healthcare professionals, and ensure accurate testing and reporting of results.
Monday-Friday; 2: 30p-10p with rotating weekends and holidays
Performs laboratory procedures to obtain results for physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases using established protocols that require the broad exercise of independent judgment and responsibility with minimal technical supervision. Works independently and communicates effectively with other healthcare professionals.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Accurately performs any high complexity, moderate complexity or waived laboratory testing in the assigned testing division, which may require the broad exercise of independent judgment to include the use of advanced clinical laboratory instrumentation and equipment according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures.
Recognizes and corrects instrument malfunctions within the scope of the operators manual and records troubleshooting activities.
Confirms, verifies and reports test results independently. Monitors results for reasonableness and critical values.
Correlates and interprets data generated from testing.
Assists physicians in the interpretation of test results within the scope of the profession.
Conducts established quality control and performance improvement activities.
Provides clinical orientation and/or training of new employees/students.
Prepares and/or collects specimens (blood, urine, feces or other body fluids) for analysis.
Participates in Continuous System Improvement (CSI) and continuing education programs.
Performs competency for high complexity testing, as delegated.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must meet CLIA 88 personnel requirements for high complexity testing. Associate’s degree in MLT program from an accredited institution required.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Word processing, Spreadsheets, E-mail, Laboratory Information Systems.
Certification by a recognized certifying agency for clinical laboratory professionals preferred (ASCP, ASMT, NCA, etc). Certifications may be required in specialized areas of the laboratory.
HNL Lab Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.
1046-00116 Blood Bank - Cedar Crest
Candidates must meet CLIA 88 personnel requirements for high complexity testing and possess an Associate’s degree in an MLT program from an accredited institution. Strong analytical, mathematical, and computer skills are essential, along with the ability to interpret scientific and technical documents.
Market context
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