Lab Technologist / Technician Generalist - Hecktown Oaks

HNL Lab Medicine•Easton, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs laboratory procedures to obtain results used by physicians in diagnosing and treating diseases. Work follows established protocols and requires independent judgment and responsibility with minimal technical supervision. The position works independently and communicates effectively with other healthcare professionals. The role is onsite at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Hecktown Oaks, 3780 Hecktown Rd.

Requirements

Meet CLIA 88 personnel requirements for high-complexity testing.
Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or a related science field from an accredited institution, or meet CLIA grandfathered medical technologist regulations.
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 probability, statistical inference, geometry, and trigonometry, and apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and 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-complexity, moderate-complexity, and waived laboratory testing in the assigned testing division, including use of advanced clinical laboratory instruments and equipment according to 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 testing data.
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 instrument and assay validations.
Perform and sign off on technical competencies.
Perform competency assessments for moderate- and high-complexity testing as delegated.