Lab Technician - Point of Care Testing - LVH Hellertown
About The Position
Performs laboratory procedures to obtain results for physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, following established protocols and exercising independent judgment and responsibility with minimal technical supervision. Works independently and communicates effectively with other healthcare professionals. Performs laboratory testing, verifies and reports results, supports quality and performance improvement, and prepares or collects specimens. The role is onsite at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Hellertown, 1770 Main St. The schedule is Sunday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., with rotating weekends and holidays.
Requirements
- Meet CLIA 88 personnel requirements for high-complexity testing.
- Associate’s degree in an MLT program from an accredited institution.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents; respond to common inquiries or complaints; and write speeches and articles for publication in a prescribed style and format.
- Ability to work with mathematical concepts including probability, statistical inference, geometry, and trigonometry, and apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form, and work with abstract and concrete variables.
- Computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, email, and Laboratory Information Systems.
Nice To Haves
- Certification by a recognized certifying agency for clinical laboratory professionals, such as ASCP, ASMT, or NCA; certifications may be required in specialized laboratory areas.
Responsibilities
- Perform high-, moderate-, and waived-complexity laboratory testing in the assigned testing division, using advanced clinical laboratory instrumentation and equipment as required and following departmental Standard Operating Procedures.
- Recognize and correct instrument malfunctions within the scope of the operator’s manual, and record troubleshooting activities.
- Confirm, verify, and independently report test results; monitor results for reasonableness and critical values.
- Correlate and interpret data generated from testing.
- Assist physicians in interpreting test results within the scope of the profession.
- Conduct established quality-control and performance-improvement activities.
- Provide clinical orientation and/or training to new employees and students.
- Prepare and/or collect blood, urine, feces, or other body-fluid specimens for analysis.
- Participate in Continuous System Improvement (CSI) and continuing-education programs.
- Perform competency for high-complexity testing as delegated.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
