Senior Technical Assistant - LVH Cedar Crest

1046 Health Network Laboratories LLC; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

HNL Lab Medicine is seeking a detail-oriented professional to support clinical testing and specimen handling at our Allentown facility. You will perform CLIA moderately complex tests, input results into the Laboratory Information System, and assist with instrument troubleshooting under supervision.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with 2 years in a clinical setting; an A.S. degree or related training is preferred.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: High school diploma or GED; Two years in a clinical environment with data processing/specimen handling experience.
• Language Ability: Read/write simple English, present information to customers/employees.
• Math Ability: Basic arithmetic and data interpretation.
• Reasoning Ability: Follow instructions and solve concrete problems.
• Computer Skills: Proficient with Laboratory Information System and other software.

Responsibilities

• Process and prepare specimens for transport and analysis under supervision.
• Perform CLIA moderately complex testing and enter results in LIS.
• Troubleshoot instrument issues and document in logs.
• Calibrate pipettes and thermometers per SOPs.
• Prepare reagents/controls and label specimens accurately.
• Maintain inventory and restock supplies.
• Assist in training new staff and students.
• Participate in CSI and continuing education activities.

Skills

English literacy

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED; 2 years clinical environment

A.S. degree preferred or equivalent experience

Health/medical assistant training

Tools

Laboratory Information System

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Processes and prepares specimens for transport and/or analysis. May perform technical duties relative to simple Quality Control and waived and moderately complex level testing under direct supervision of a technologist.
• Performs CLIA classified moderately complex laboratory testing and enters results into the Laboratory Information System under direct supervision of a technologist.
• Recognizes and corrects instrument malfunctions within the scope of the operator's manual and records troubleshooting activities.
• Performs testing that is specifically designated by the department.
• Accurately completes work and reports results according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Prioritizes/reorganizes work to respond to STAT/Emergency requests.
• Follows established department SOPs for specimen handling and abnormal critical values and communicates to customer accordingly.
• Provides clinical orientation and/or training of new employee/students.
• Performs basic quality control functions pertaining to moderate complexity testing, instrument checks and notifies a technologist with any discrepancies.
• Accurately calibrates pipettes and thermometers (and records data) according to SOPs.
• Prepares reagents/controls for specimen testing according to SOPs.
• Prepares and/or collects specimens (blood, urine, feces, or other body fluids) for analysis including accurate labeling.
• Inventories and maintains adequate supplies, including restocking shelves when appropriate or notifies a technologist of shortages.
• Participates in Continuous System Improvement (CSI) and continuing education programs.
• Assists in competency review of new and current Technical Assistants and notifies supervisor/manager of any issues in a timely manner.
• Molecular/Microbiology Logs applicable information into the NEDSS system or sending information to other states.
• Toxicology/ACL's Handles Forensic Toxicology specimens, data, and reports according to forensic testing guidelines.
• Handles legal inquiries, search warrants, and subpoenas.
• Pathology/Histology/Cytology Performs fine needle aspiration (FNA) assistance.
• Completes frozen section cutting.
• Acts as Gross Room/Operating Room liaison to assist with problem resolution and provide educational in-service, as needed.
• Functions as Safety representative for designated area.
• Coordinates paperwork between LVHN and vendors for legal cases, hardware disposal, and products of conception.
• Performs all applicable duties assigned to Technical Assistant.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education/Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); Two years in a clinical environment with data processing/specimen handling experience. A.S degree preferred or an equivalent demonstration of education and experience. Graduate of heath/ medical assistant or similar training program from an accredited institution where general laboratory technique is taught. Must meet CLIA 88 personnel requirements for moderate complexity testing.
• Language Ability: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions 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. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• 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. Must have the ability to perform all duties with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Computer Skills: Ability to use Laboratory Information System in addition to various other software programs.
• Certificates and Licenses: No certifications needed

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.

Work Schedule: 10:00p - 06:30a Mon-Fri variable weekends and holidays

Address: 1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd

Primary Location: Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest

Position Type: Onsite

Department: 1046-00048 ACL - Cedar Crest

With success in mind as the ultimate goal, we stride to create and provide an environment that offers challenging, stimulating and rewarding opportunities.

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.