Waived-Testing Lab Support Technician

Lehigh Valley Health Network; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Laboratory Administrative Support professional to assist in various lab departments, handle clerical duties, and clarify pre-analytical test requirements. You will engage in order entry, specimen processing, and non-technical support to ensure smooth operations across the lab.

The role includes preparing and packaging specimens, performing waived testing under supervision, and providing timely responses to client questions with professional service.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Ability to read, understand, and speak basic English.
• Demonstrated basic computer skills, including the use of email.
• Ability to perform basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Orders, receives, and triages incoming specimens/slides and evaluates specimen integrity.
• Verifies that specimens/slides are labeled according to laboratory policy and all paperwork is correct; performs LIS functions.
• Prepares specimens/slides and completes laboratory information system functions for send out to reference laboratory.
• Operates assigned equipment and performs waived testing as assigned.
• Addresses client questions and problems promptly, accurately, and in a friendly and professional manner.
• Notifies collection site when errors or problems are found to obtain the correct information.

Skills

Basic English

Basic computer skills

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Laboratory Administrative Support professional to assist in various lab departments, handle clerical duties, and clarify pre-analytical test requirements. You will engage in order entry, specimen processing, and non-technical support to ensure smooth operations across the lab.

The role includes preparing and packaging specimens, performing waived testing under supervision, and providing timely responses to client questions with professional service.