Technical Assistant

HNL Lab Medicine•Allentown, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Processes and prepares specimens for transport and/or analysis. May perform technical duties relative to simple Quality Control and waived level testing under direct supervision of a technologist. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Performs CLIA waived laboratory testing under direct supervision of a technologist and enters results into the Laboratory Information System. Testing is specifically designated by department and requires limited independent judgment. Accurately completes work according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Prioritizes/reorganizes work to respond to STAT/Emergency requests. Follows established department SOPs for specimen handling and abnormal critical values and communicates to customers accordingly. Assists with basic technical duties relative to simple QC and notifies a technologist with any discrepancies. Accurately calibrates pipettes and thermometers (and records data) according to SOPs. Prepares reagents/controls for specimen testing according to SOPs. Prepares and/or collects specimens (blood, urine, feces, or other body fluids) for analysis including accurate labeling. Inventories and maintains adequate supplies, including restocking shelves when appropriate and notifies a technologist of shortages. Participates in Continuous System Improvement (CSI) and continuing education programs. Assists in the training/orientation of new staff members and provides regulatory documentation. Performs Pending Logs and investigates problem specimens. Performs specimen and chemical disposal per department guidelines. Toxicology/ACL’s Handles Forensic Toxicology specimens, data, and reports according to forensic testing guidelines. Handles legal inquiries, search warrants, and subpoenas. Pathology/Histology/Cytology Retrieves specimens from LVHN hospital units. Sends out responsibilities for reference lab testing for specimens, slides, and/or blocks. Performs frozen section staining and slide preparation. We firmly believe that our employees drive the success of the organization. With success in mind as the ultimate goal, we strive to create and provide an environment that offers challenging, stimulating and rewarding opportunities. Join us and discover a work experience where diverse ideas are met with enthusiasm, and where you can learn and grow to your full potential. We're looking for individuals who align with our Core Values and enjoy working as a team to create satisfying outcomes for our patients, customers and clients. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. HNL Lab Medicine is a leading, full-service medical laboratory headquartered in Allentown, Pennsylvania. We provide testing and related services to physician offices, hospitals, long-term care facilities, employers, and industrial accounts. HNL Lab Medicine operates more than 50 patient service centers in Pennsylvania. We generate more than 63 million clinical and anatomic pathology results for approximately 3 million patients and 15,000 healthcare providers each year. Our staff of more than 2,022 employees includes 109 board-certified pathologists and scientific directors and more than 400 certified lab scientists and phlebotomists working together to provide high-quality, diagnostic testing.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Two years in a clinical environment with data processing/specimen handling experience.
Graduate of heath/ medical assistant or similar training program at an accredited institution where general laboratory technique is taught.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions in English.
Ability to write simple correspondence in English.
Ability to effectively present information to one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Must have the ability to perform all duties with accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to use Laboratory Information System in addition to various other software programs

Responsibilities

Performs CLIA waived laboratory testing under direct supervision of a technologist and enters results into the Laboratory Information System.
Accurately completes work according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Prioritizes/reorganizes work to respond to STAT/Emergency requests.
Follows established department SOPs for specimen handling and abnormal critical values and communicates to customers accordingly.
Assists with basic technical duties relative to simple QC and notifies a technologist with any discrepancies.
Accurately calibrates pipettes and thermometers (and records data) according to SOPs.
Prepares reagents/controls for specimen testing according to SOPs.
Prepares and/or collects specimens (blood, urine, feces, or other body fluids) for analysis including accurate labeling.
Inventories and maintains adequate supplies, including restocking shelves when appropriate and notifies a technologist of shortages.
Participates in Continuous System Improvement (CSI) and continuing education programs.
Assists in the training/orientation of new staff members and provides regulatory documentation.
Performs Pending Logs and investigates problem specimens.
Performs specimen and chemical disposal per department guidelines.
Handles Forensic Toxicology specimens, data, and reports according to forensic testing guidelines.
Handles legal inquiries, search warrants, and subpoenas.
Retrieves specimens from LVHN hospital units.
Sends out responsibilities for reference lab testing for specimens, slides, and/or blocks.
Performs frozen section staining and slide preparation.