Lab Technician / Technologist Generalist - LVH Pocono
About The Position
Performs laboratory procedures to obtain results that support physicians in diagnosing and treating diseases. Uses established protocols while exercising independent judgment and responsibility with minimal technical supervision, and works independently while communicating effectively with other healthcare professionals. The role performs laboratory testing, monitors and interprets results, supports physicians, maintains quality activities, and may orient or train new employees and students. The position typically works Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM. Occasional weekend or holiday coverage may be required based on operational needs, and the schedule may vary. This is an onsite position at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Pocono.
Requirements
- Meet CLIA 88 personnel requirements for high-complexity testing.
- Associate’s degree in a Medical Laboratory Technician (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 conforming to prescribed style and format.
- Ability to work with 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 deal 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
- Accurately perform high-complexity, moderate-complexity, and waived laboratory testing in the assigned testing division, using advanced clinical laboratory instrumentation and equipment in accordance with departmental Standard Operating Procedures.
- Recognize and correct instrument malfunctions within the scope of the operator’s manual, and record troubleshooting activities.
- Independently confirm, verify, and 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 for new employees and students.
- Prepare and/or collect specimens, including blood, urine, feces, and other body fluids, 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
