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Technical Assistant - LVH Pocono

East Stroudsburg, PA • On-site

HNL Lab Medicine
Health Care and Social Assistance • 1 - 5K employees
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$36K - $42K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 9 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Performs CLIA waived laboratory testing and enters results into the Laboratory Information System.

  • Prepares and collects specimens for analysis, including accurate labeling and handling according to SOPs.

  • Assists with basic technical duties related to quality control, calibration, reagent preparation, and specimen troubleshooting.

HNL Lab Medicine rating

4.7

Company rating: 4.7 out of 10

Based on 10 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

118th of 121 rated laboratories

Job description

Work Schedule:
This position typically works Monday-Friday, 2:00 PM-10:30 PM, with occasional weekend or holiday coverage based on operational needs. Schedule may vary.
Processes and prepares specimens for transport and/or analysis. May perform technical duties relative to simple Quality Control and waived level testing under direct supervision of a technologist.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
  • Performs CLIA waived laboratory testing under direct supervision of a technologist and enters results into the Laboratory Information System. Testing is specifically designated by department and requires limited independent judgment.
  • Accurately completes work 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 customers accordingly.
  • Assists with basic technical duties relative to simple QC 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 and notifies a technologist of shortages.
  • Participates in Continuous System Improvement (CSI) and continuing education programs.
  • Assists in the training/orientation of new staff members and provides regulatory documentation.
  • Performs Pending Logs and investigates problem specimens.
  • Performs specimen and chemical disposal per department guidelines.

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
  • Retrieves specimens from LVHN hospital units.
  • Sends out responsibilities for reference lab testing for specimens, slides, and/or blocks.
  • Performs frozen section staining and slide preparation.

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); Two years in a clinical environment with data processing/specimen handling experience. Graduate of heath/ medical assistant or similar training program at an accredited institution where general laboratory technique is taught.
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.
Address:
206 E Brown St
Primary Location:
Lehigh Valley Hospital- Pocono
Position Type:
Onsite
Department:
1046-00058 ACL - Pocono

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