HLA Lab Coordinator

1046 Health Network Laboratories LLC; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

HNL Lab Medicine is seeking a Laboratory Support Specialist to assist the HLA laboratory with non-clinical operations. The role includes handling blood samples, managing inventories, coordinating with dialysis units and the transplant team, and training new staff.

Proficiency in maintaining databases and strong communication are essential. Based in Allentown, this onsite position operates Monday–Friday with a standard daytime schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1 year clinical lab support experience or 1 year RCE insurance/registration.
• Strong reading, writing and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced lab/office setting.

Responsibilities

• Receives and accessions patient blood samples.
• Organizes and reconciles purchasing accounts.
• Communicates with dialysis units, transplant team, and patients.
• Monitors and orders reagents and supplies.
• Maintains inventory database upon arrival of reagents and supplies.
• Updates and maintains patient database.
• Sends supplies to dialysis centers and patients.
• Aliquots and stores patient samples according to protocol.
• Provides training for new staff.

Education

High school diploma/GED with 1 year clinical laboratory support or 1 year RCE insurance and registration

Job description

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00a-4:30p The HLA laboratory is a high complexity clinical laboratory that primarily performs testing for the LVHN Transplant program. This position provides support for the HLA laboratory in all non- clinical operations including customer service, supply chain, and specimen management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receives and accessions patient blood samples.
• Organizes and reconciles purchasing accounts.
• Communicates with dialysis units, transplant team, and patients.
• Monitors and orders reagents and supplies.
• Maintains inventory database upon arrival of reagents and supplies.
• Updates and maintains patient database.
• Sends supplies to dialysis centers and patients.
• Aliquots and stores patient samples according to protocol.
• Provides training for new staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education/Experience: High school diploma/GED with 1 year clinical laboratory support or 1 year RCE insurance and registration. Language Ability: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Convey a skilled phone manner for handling internal and external customer’s issues. Math Ability: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Reasoning Ability: Ability to work independently; demonstrate initiative and analytical ability; and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Possess strong attention to detail, and highly organized. Demonstrate the ability to work with minimal supervision and direction. Ability to work well in a fast paced professional office and laboratory environment. Computer Skills: Capacity to cover a broad scope of technologies and functionalities. Certificates and Licenses: None required.

HNL Lab Medicine 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.

Address: 1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd Primary Location: Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest Position Type: Onsite Department: 1046-00212 HLA Lab

Company Culture

We firmly believe that our employees drive the success of the organization. With success in mind as the ultimate goal, we strive to create and provide an environment that offers challenging, stimulating and rewarding opportunities. Join us and discover a work experience where diverse ideas are met with enthusiasm, and where you can learn and grow to your full potential. We're looking for individuals who align with our Core Values and enjoy working as a team to create satisfying outcomes for our patients, customers and clients.

At HNL Lab Medicine, our patients are more than just test tubes. We understand the impact each test we analyze has on our patients' lives, and we never take that responsibility lightly. Headquartered in Allentown, Pennsylvania, we provide testing and related services to physician offices, hospitals, long-term care facilities, employers, and industrial accounts. With more than 50 patient service centers throughout Pennsylvania, we provide accessible, patient-focused laboratory services in the communities we serve. Our team of more than 2,000 professionals includes 109 board-certified pathologists and scientific directors, along with more than 400 certified laboratory scientists and phlebotomists. Together, they bring deep expertise, operational excellence, accountability, and compassionate care to every test we perform.