Clinical Laboratory Technologist - Advanced Diagnostics

LVHN; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist to perform high and moderate complexity testing and report results to providers to aid diagnosis and treatment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology or related science, CLIA compliance, and an internship, with strong math, reading, computer and problem-solving skills, plus dependable, flexible teamwork in a fast-paced lab.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology or related science from an accredited institution.
• Must meet CLIA grandfathered medical technologist regulations.
• 1 year clinical laboratory internship is required.
• Demonstrated ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific documents.
• Ability to read, understand, and speak basic English.

Responsibilities

• Performs high complexity, moderate complexity or waived laboratory testing in the assigned department.
• Utilizes advanced clinical laboratory instrumentation and methodologies per SOPs.
• Confirms, verifies, and reports results with independent judgment.
• Monitors results for reasonableness and critical values.
• Conducts quality control per SOPs and documents findings.
• Troubleshoots and reports QC issues to management.
• Performs required departmental preventative maintenance.
• Provides clinical orientation and training of new employees/students.
• Recognizes and corrects instrument or procedural malfunctions within SOPs

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology or related science

CLIA compliance requirements

1 year clinical laboratory internship

Reading & interpreting scientific documents

Computer and data interpretation skills

Dependability & flexibility

Mathematical competency

Tools

MLS/ASCP

MLT/ASCP

MT/AAB Board

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist to perform high and moderate complexity testing and report results to providers to aid diagnosis and treatment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology or related science, CLIA compliance, and an internship, with strong math, reading, computer and problem-solving skills, plus dependable, flexible teamwork in a fast-paced lab.