Bioskills Lab Technician - Per Diem

lvhn; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Lab Assistant to provide support for cadaveric bioskills training events and maintain the facility when not in use. The role involves setting up and organizing lab spaces, coordinating supplies, and assisting with offsite events.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, strong MS Office skills, and excellent communication and customer service. Surgical/Operating Room experience is preferred, with per diem work and variable shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Proficient in MS Office software.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Highly motivated and able to work as needed.
• Surgical/Operating Room experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Equipping and organizing lab facilities and cleaning, processing, and coordinating supplies.
• Participate in onsite training and cadaveric labs from setup to cleanup.
• Efficiently plan, prepare, pack, and ship resources for offsite cadaver lab events.
• Decontaminate and organize equipment, instrumentation, and disposables following each event.
• Maintains equipment and material parts for the center and recommends when supplies are needed.
• Complete general clerical duties including data entry, copying, scanning, fax and mailing.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Motivated

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.

Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary

Provides support for cadaveric bioskills training event sponsored by medical device companies, surgical societies, and hospitals and maintenance of the facility when the lab is not in use.

Job Duties

• Equipping and organizing lab facilities and cleaning, processing, and coordinating supplies
• Participate in onsite training and cadaveric labs from set up to clean up
• Efficiently plan, prepare, pack, and ship resources for off site cadaveric lab events
• Decontaminate and organize equipment, instrumentation, and disposables following each event
• Maintains equipment and material parts for the center and makes recommendations when supplies and instrumentation is needed.
• Complete general clerical duties including data entry, copying, scanning, fax and mailing

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Proficient in MS Software.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Highly motivated and willing to work as needed.
• Surgical/Operating Room experience preferred

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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Work Details

• Work Shift: Day Shift
• Address: 261 Brodhead Road
• Primary Location: Venel Institute
• Position Type: Onsite
• Union: Not Applicable
• Work Schedule: Per diem; variable shift and hours
• Department: 1004-13132 CSS-Anatomical Simulation Center