Lab Technician/Technologist LVHN Schulykill

1046 Health Network Laboratories LLC; Pottsville (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

1046 Health Network Laboratories LLC is seeking a qualified laboratory technician in Pottsville, United States. The role includes performing and interpreting high complexity laboratory tests, ensuring accuracy and quality control.

Candidates require an Associate’s degree in a Medical Laboratory Technology program, as well as the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. This position is full-time with set hours from 10 PM to 8 AM on weekends and Mondays.

Qualifications

• Must meet CLIA 88 personnel requirements for high complexity testing.
• Ability to read and analyze scientific reports.
• Certification by a recognized certifying agency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately performs laboratory testing.
• Recognizes and corrects instrument malfunctions.
• Monitors results and confirms test results independently.

Skills

Independent judgment

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Data interpretation

Education

Associate’s degree in MLT program

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Job description

Work Schedule: 10 hour shifts, 10p to 8a, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday only.

Performs laboratory procedures to obtain results for physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases using established protocols that require the broad exercise of independent judgment and responsibility with minimal technical supervision. Works independently and communicates effectively with other healthcare professionals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accurately performs any high complexity, moderate complexity or waived laboratory testing in the assigned testing division, which may require the broad exercise of independent judgment to include the use of advanced clinical laboratory instrumentation and equipment according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures.
• Recognizes and corrects instrument malfunctions within the scope of the operator's manual and records troubleshooting activities.
• Confirms, verifies and reports test results independently.
• Monitors results for reasonableness and critical values.
• Correlates and interprets data generated from testing.
• Assists physicians in the interpretation of test results within the scope of the profession.
• Conducts established quality control and performance improvement activities.
• Provides clinical orientation and/or training of new employees/students.
• Prepares and/or collects specimens (blood, urine, feces or other body fluids) for analysis.
• Participates in Continuous System Improvement (CSI) and continuing education programs.
• Performs competency for high complexity testing, as delegated.
• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must meet CLIA 88 personnel requirements for high complexity testing.
• Associate’s degree in MLT program from an accredited institution required.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry, and to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret a wide variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with multiple abstract and concrete variables.
• Word processing, spreadsheets, e‑mail, laboratory information systems.
• Certification by a recognized certifying agency for clinical laboratory professionals preferred (ASCP, ASMT, NCA, etc). Certifications may be required in specialized areas of the laboratory.

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: 700 E Norwegian St

Primary Location: Lehigh Valley Hospital- Schuylkill

Position Type: Onsite

Department: 1046-00057 ACL - Schuylkill