Allergy Technician Easton Allergy

St. Luke's University Health Network • Easton, PA

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About The Position

The Allergy Technician supports physicians in diagnosing, treating, and managing allergic and immunologic conditions. The role combines direct patient care, biologic and immunotherapy administration, diagnostic testing, medication coordination, and clinical and office operations. The technician prepares patients for examinations, coordinates and administers therapies, performs allergy and pulmonary testing, assists providers during visits and procedures, and educates patients on treatment and prevention.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent required.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience in a similar healthcare setting preferred.
• Customer service experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examinations and escort them to exam rooms; obtain height, weight, and vital signs; update medication and allergy records and personal, family, and social history; inquire about smoking status and reason for visit; and assist with demographic information.
• Administer and coordinate biologic therapies for allergy, asthma, dermatologic, and immunologic conditions, including educating patients and monitoring for adverse reactions and anaphylaxis.
• Coordinate infusion therapies and serve as a liaison among patients, infusion providers, pharmacies, and physicians to support continuity of care.
• Prepare, compound, and maintain extracts in accordance with applicable standards, including documentation, quality control, and inventory management.
• Administer allergen immunotherapy injections, assess patient eligibility, adjust dosing according to protocol, and manage local or systemic reactions.
• Perform diagnostic allergy testing and challenge procedures, including skin, venom, drug, and food testing, with appropriate monitoring and documentation.
• Conduct pulmonary function testing, obtain and document vital signs, and assist providers during office visits and procedures.
• Educate patients on medications, inhaler and nebulizer techniques, self-administration of biologics, environmental controls, and allergen avoidance.
• Dispose of biohazardous and regular waste according to practice protocol.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED