Evening Laboratory Technician: Moderate-Complexity Testing

The Best Job Board; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

HNL Lab Medicine seeks a Laboratory Assistant to support the Microbiology area with evening hours, performing a range of laboratory tasks and assisting in various departments. The role requires handling specimens, adhering to SOPs, and supporting quality control under supervision.

Primary responsibilities include preparing reagents, calibrating instruments, and participating in CSI/education programs. Onsite work with opportunities to learn in a hospital lab setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years in a clinical environment with data processing/specimen handling experience.
• AS degree preferred or equivalent education/experience.
• Graduate of health/medical assistant or similar training program.
• Must meet CLIA 88 personnel requirements for moderate complexity testing.

Responsibilities

• Performs CLIA classified moderately complex laboratory testing under direct supervision.
• Recognizes and corrects instrument malfunctions and records troubleshooting.
• Performs designates tests per department instructions.
• Completes work and reports results per SOPs.
• Prioritizes work to respond to STAT/Emergency requests.
• Follows SOPs for specimen handling and abnormal values and communicates results.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Specimen handling

SOP adherence

Education

GED/High School Diploma

AS degree preferred

CLIA 88 for moderate complexity

Tools

Laboratory Information System

Job description

HNL Lab Medicine seeks a Laboratory Assistant to support the Microbiology area with evening hours, performing a range of laboratory tasks and assisting in various departments. The role requires handling specimens, adhering to SOPs, and supporting quality control under supervision.

Primary responsibilities include preparing reagents, calibrating instruments, and participating in CSI/education programs. Onsite work with opportunities to learn in a hospital lab setting.