Clinical Lab Technician: Moderately Complex Testing & Training

HNL Lab Medicine; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

HNL Lab Medicine in Allentown, PA is seeking a technician to support clinical laboratory operations. The role involves processing specimens, performing moderately complex testing under direct supervision, and maintaining quality control per SOPs.

The candidate will work Monday–Friday 11:00 AM–7:30 PM with occasional weekend/holiday coverage, and participate in CSI and continuing education programs. A high school diploma or GED with 2 years in a clinical setting is required, with an AS degree

Qualifications

• Two years in a clinical environment with data processing/specimen handling experience.
• AS degree preferred or equivalent demonstration of education and experience.
• Graduate of health/medical assistant or similar training program from an accredited institution where general laboratory technique is taught.
• Must meet CLIA 88 personnel requirements for moderate complexity testing.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple English instructions; write simple correspondence; present information to small groups.

Responsibilities

• Processes and prepares specimens for transport and/or analysis.
• Performs CLIA classified moderately complex laboratory testing under direct supervision of a technologist.
• Recognizes and corrects instrument malfunctions and records troubleshooting activities.
• Completes tests according to SOPs and reports results; prioritizes STAT/Emergency requests.
• Performs basic quality control, instrument checks, and notifies technologists of discrepancies.
• Calibrates pipettes and thermometers; prepares reagents/controls per SOPs.

Skills

Data processing

Specimen handling

English literacy

Education

AS degree preferred

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

HNL Lab Medicine in Allentown, PA is seeking a technician to support clinical laboratory operations. The role involves processing specimens, performing moderately complex testing under direct supervision, and maintaining quality control per SOPs.

The candidate will work Monday–Friday 11:00 AM–7:30 PM with occasional weekend/holiday coverage, and participate in CSI and continuing education programs. A high school diploma or GED with 2 years in a clinical setting is required, with an AS degree