Senior Laboratory Assistant - LVH Cedar Crest

1046 Health Network Laboratories LLC; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

1046 Health Network Laboratories LLC is seeking a Laboratory Assistant for an evening shift at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest. The role includes coordinating tasks, maintaining quality, and assisting in training, with responsibilities spanning specimen handling, data entry, and compliance with procedures.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and 1–2 years of lab experience, plus the ability to read and communicate in English and learn laboratory terminology.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years of experience in a laboratory setting preferred.
• Willingness to complete medical terminology course.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work by scheduling assignments for Laboratory Assistants and organizing work for the team.
• Maintain quality and quantity in a specific area by ensuring adherence to methods and procedures.
• Assist in training and mentoring of new staff and participate in continuing education.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Inventory management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Email / data entry systems

Job description

Work Schedule:

Evening shift Monday Thru Friday with variable weekends and holidays Supports various laboratory departments by performing tasks, determined by specific site locations; such as order entry, specimen collections/processing, equipment reagent preparation/checks, specimen transport distribution, supply inventory, waived testing under supervision. Performs a full range of Laboratory Assistant assignments and uses judgment in making decisions and applying methods and procedures. Responsible for the most complex laboratory assistant assignments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinates work by scheduling assignments and organizing the work of other Laboratory Assistants. Maintains the quality and quantity for a specific area by ensuring the laboratory assistants’ adherence to methods and procedures. Explains/clarifies work assignments, adapts if necessary. Performs the most complex laboratory assistant assignments on a regular basis. Assists in the training/mentoring of new staff members, provides regulatory documentation, and participates in the CSI and continuing education programs. Performs other duties as listed in the Laboratory Assistant job description. Assists in competency review of new and current Laboratory Assistants and notifies supervisor/manager of any issues in a timely manner. Assists in the reporting of Metrics for the department. Reviews procedures related to Laboratory Assistant/Senior Laboratory Assistant duties.

BLOOD BANK DUTIES:

Places all blood components in final disposition. Ensure all blood components are in the correct location prior to putting in final disposition. File report according to regulatory requirements. Dispose of blood components appropriately. Applies charges as appropriate to patient accounts. Ex: special testing charges, split unit charges Reviews and approves blood supplier invoices, resolves any discrepancies and applies charges to patient accounts as appropriate. Apply credits to patient account as appropriate. Ex: irradiation credits, test credits and tracks wasted units. Reviews and resolves non-credit reports. Requests credits from blood supplier for unacceptable/defective blood components. Files unit tags according to regulatory requirements. Performs additional clerical tasks as assigned. Issues units to floors and OR. Thaws frozen components as needed.

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, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to two year(s) experience in a laboratory setting. Knowledge of medical terminology/human anatomy, data processing desirable. Willingness to complete medical terminology course.

Language Ability:

Excellent reading and conversational skills in English. Ability to write simple correspondence in English. Ability to effectively present information to one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Math Ability:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of E-mail and Lab System Mailbox (will train), fast orders and various data entry systems as assigned.

Certificates and Licenses:

No certifications needed

Equal Opportunity Statement:

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 and Position:

Address: 1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd. Primary Location: Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest. Position Type: Onsite. Department: 1046-00048 ACL - Cedar Crest.

About Us:

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.