Senior Technical Assistant - LVH Hecktown Oaks

HNL Lab Medicine•Easton, PA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Technical Assistant processes and prepares specimens for transport and/or analysis and may perform simple quality control and waived or moderately complex testing under the direct supervision of a technologist. The position performs designated laboratory testing, documents results in the Laboratory Information System, supports specimen collection and handling, and helps maintain instruments, supplies, and laboratory procedures. Work is typically Monday through Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., with rotating weekends and holidays; the schedule may vary. The position is onsite at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Hecktown Oaks.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of experience in a clinical environment with data processing and specimen-handling experience.
Graduate of an accredited health/medical assistant or similar training program where general laboratory technique is taught.
Meet CLIA 88 personnel requirements for moderate-complexity testing.
Read and comprehend simple instructions in English, write simple correspondence in English, and effectively present information in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Perform basic arithmetic and calculate rates, ratios, and percentages; draw and interpret bar graphs.
Apply common-sense understanding to detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions and address problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Perform duties accurately and with attention to detail.
Use a Laboratory Information System and other software programs.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or equivalent demonstration of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Perform CLIA-classified moderately complex laboratory testing and enter results into the Laboratory Information System under a technologist’s direct supervision.
Recognize and correct instrument malfunctions within the scope of the operator’s manual and document troubleshooting.
Perform testing designated by the department and complete work and report results according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Prioritize or reorganize work to respond to STAT and emergency requests.
Follow department SOPs for specimen handling and abnormal critical values, and communicate with customers as appropriate.
Provide clinical orientation and/or training to new employees and students.
Perform basic quality control functions for moderate-complexity testing and instrument checks; notify a technologist of discrepancies.
Calibrate pipettes and thermometers and record data according to SOPs.
Prepare reagents and controls for specimen testing according to SOPs.
Prepare and/or collect blood, urine, feces, and other body-fluid specimens for analysis, including accurate labeling.
Inventory and maintain adequate supplies, restock shelves when appropriate, and notify a technologist of shortages.
Participate in Continuous System Improvement (CSI) and continuing education programs.
Assist with competency reviews of new and current Technical Assistants and timely report issues to a supervisor or manager.
For Molecular/Microbiology work, log applicable information into the NEDSS system or send information to other states.
For Toxicology/ACL work, handle forensic toxicology specimens, data, and reports according to forensic testing guidelines; handle legal inquiries, search warrants, and subpoenas.
For Pathology/Histology/Cytology work, assist with fine needle aspiration (FNA), cut frozen sections, and serve as a Gross Room/Operating Room liaison for problem resolution and educational in-services as needed.
Serve as the safety representative for the designated area.
Coordinate paperwork between LVHN and vendors for legal cases, hardware disposal, and products of conception.
Perform all applicable duties assigned to Technical Assistants.