Lab Scientist - Per Diem

sluhn; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's Health Network, Inc. seeks a Laboratory Scientist to perform waived or moderate complex tests and manage problem-solving, QC, and documentation. You will work with instrumentation, ensure accuracy of results in the LIS, and monitor inventory and specimen handling workflows.

The role emphasizes adherence to policies, proper reporting of critical values, and organizing daily workloads to meet deadlines in a hospital laboratory setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical or biological science preferred.
• Prior Laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs moderately complex laboratory tests according to established protocols.
• Operates and performs maintenance on laboratory instrumentation per established policies.
• Performs quality control testing and documents corrective action.
• Troubleshoots instrumentation with the aid of consulting technical services with proper documentation.
• Documents laboratory results in the laboratory information system and quality assurance data.
• Reports and documents critical values following policy.

Skills

Quality control

Laboratory testing

Instrumentation maintenance

Specimen handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical or biological science

Job description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

The Laboratory Scientist performs waived or moderate complex laboratory tests. Assumes responsibility for patient testing, problem-solving and quality control. Performs special assignments as delegated.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs moderately complex laboratory tests according to established protocols and procedures
• Operates and performs maintenance on laboratory instrumentation per established policies and procedures
• Performs quality control testing and documents corrective action per established policy
• Troubleshoots instrumentation with the aid of consulting technical services with proper documentation
• Follows established policies regarding accurate documentation of laboratory results in the laboratory information system, instrument records, and other quality assurance data
• Follows established policies regarding proper reporting and documentation of critical values
• Monitors inventory of supplies and orders supplies as necessary. Keeps adequate inventory
• Monitors inventory so there is no wastage due to expiration of products
• Response to assist send out bench by assisting in appropriate test selection, researching referral laboratory specimen requirements for collection, handling, storing and shipping laboratory specimens. Able to accession specimens as necessary
• Implements computer downtime procedures when necessary
• Organizes and prioritizes daily workload in order to complete assigned tasks in a timely fashion

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Sitting up to 7 hours per day in 2 hour increments . Standing up to 5 hours per day in 2 hour increments. Walking up to 7 hours per day in short increments. Frequently uses fingers to manipulate small vials, pipetting, etc. Continuous use of hands for operation of laboratory equipment and computer keyboard . Occasional lifting of boxes / equipment up to 30 pounds. Occasional pushing / pulling of equipment . Frequent stooping / bending. Occasional crouching. Frequent reaching above s houlder level and stretching across work area (30" depth) . Hearing as it relates to normal , high, and low frequencies . Seeing as it relates to general, far, near, color and peripheral vision. Depth perception.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical or biological science from an accredited institution preferred.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Prior Laboratory experience preferred.

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.