Lehigh Valley Health Network·Hazleton, Pennsylvania
Supports laboratory departments by performing clerical duties, processing and transporting specimens, and conducting waived testing. Responsibilities include triaging incoming samples, verifying labels, and managing supply inventory.
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Summary Supports various laboratory departments and customers by performing tasks such as clerical duties, clarifying pre-analytical test requirements, order entry, specimen collections, processing samples, specimen transport distribution, supply inventory, and other non-technical support. Prepares and packages specimens/slides for transport according to shipping requirements. Performs waived testing under general supervision.
Job Duties Orders, receives, and triages incoming specimens/slides and evaluates specimen integrity.
Verifies that specimens/slides are labeled according to laboratory policy and all paperwork is correct.
Performs laboratory information system functions associated with these processes.
Prepares specimens/slides and completes laboratory information system functions and documentation for send out to reference laboratory.
Operates assigned equipment and performs all procedures in a safe manner.
Performs waived testing as assigned.
Addresses client questions and problems promptly, accurately, and in a friendly and professional manner.
Notifies collection site when errors or problems are found to obtain the correct information.
Assists with unpacking supplies upon receipt and placing them in the appropriate storage areas/temperatures.
High School Diploma/GED Ability to read, understand, and speak basic English. Demonstrated basic computer skills, including the use of email. Ability to perform basic math skills.
Physical Demands Lift and carry 40-50 lbs.
Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
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Work Shift: Night Shift Address: 700 E Broad St Primary Location: Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton Position Type: Onsite Union: LVH-H AFSCME Work Schedule: Part time Night Shift position.
Various start times.
Weekend and Holiday Rotation Department: 1017-00067 Lab Admin
Requires a High School Diploma or GED with basic computer and math skills. Candidates must be able to read, understand, and speak basic English and be physically capable of lifting 40-50 lbs.
Market context
In Pennsylvania, part-time night-shift lab technician assistant roles are often tied to steady hospital and diagnostic lab operations, so demand can be strongest where facilities need coverage outside daytime hours. These jobs can be competitive because employers look for reliable attendance, basic computer and math skills, clear English communication, and the ability to lift 40-50 lbs; the requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time. Before applying, confirm you can handle overnight scheduling and review the posting for any shift-specific training or physical expectations.