Lab Technologist / Technician Generalist LVH Dickson City

1046 Health Network Laboratories LLC; Dickson City (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

1046 Health Network Laboratories LLC seeks an experienced laboratory technician in Dickson City. You will conduct high complexity testing, verify results, and train new personnel.

A Bachelor’s degree in medical technology is required, along with preferred certification. The role requires independence in problem-solving and technical skills in laboratory information systems.

Join a team dedicated to quality care and compliance in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must meet CLIA 88 personnel requirements for high complexity testing.
• Ability to read and interpret scientific and technical documents.
• Certification by a recognized agency preferred (ASCP, ASMT, NCA).

Responsibilities

• Perform complex laboratory testing independently.
• Verify and report test results.
• Prepare and collect specimens for analysis.

Skills

High complexity laboratory testing

Instrument malfunction troubleshooting

Quality control activities

Training of new employees

Mathematical concepts application

Computer skills (Word, spreadsheets)

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical technology or related field

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Job description

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 2:00pm to 10:30pm, with flexible night shift as needed (10pm to 6:30am). Holiday and weekend rotation.

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 operators’ 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 instrument and assay validations.
• Performs and signs off on technical competencies.
• Performs competency for moderate and high complexity testing, as delegated.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: Must meet CLIA 88 personnel requirements for high complexity testing. Bachelor’s degree required in medical technology or related science field from an accredited institution; or, must meet CLIA grandfathered medical technologist regulations.
• Language Ability: 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.
• 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 define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Computer Skills: Word processing, spreadsheets, e‑mail, laboratory information systems.
• Certificates and Licenses: 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.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.

Location

Address: 330 Main St. Primary Location: Lehigh Valley Hospital – Dickson City. Position Type: Onsite. Department: 1046-00058 ACL – Pocono.