Clinical Laboratory Technologist - High-Complexity Diagnostics

Independence Health System; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Health System seeks a Laboratory Technologist to perform high-complexity clinical laboratory testing across multiple sections. The role requires competency with instrumentation, specimen processing, and adherence to quality control standards.

The incumbent will operate within a CAP, JCAHO, OSHA, and DOH-compliant environment, maintaining specimen integrity and timely result reporting. Collaboration with healthcare providers to interpret results is essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in chemical, physical, biological or clinical lab science.
• Equivalent CLIA high-complexity training acceptable.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and LIS usage.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications (Outlook, Excel).
• Strong communication, leadership, judgment and analytic skills.

Responsibilities

• Procure, prepare and process specimens using approved methods.
• Perform phlebotomy per procedures and customer service standards.
• Validate test orders and ensure documentation is complete.
• Run low to high complexity assays with good judgment and accuracy.
• Maintain instrument settings and perform preventative maintenance.
• Document QC, maintenance and variances for compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership ability

Independent thinking

Critical thinking

Legal aspects awareness

Education

Associate of Science in clinical laboratory science or MLS/MT

Equivalent CLIA 88 high-complexity training

Tools

LIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Independence Health System seeks a Laboratory Technologist to perform high-complexity clinical laboratory testing across multiple sections. The role requires competency with instrumentation, specimen processing, and adherence to quality control standards.

The incumbent will operate within a CAP, JCAHO, OSHA, and DOH-compliant environment, maintaining specimen integrity and timely result reporting. Collaboration with healthcare providers to interpret results is essential.