Lab Technologist / Technician Generalist LVH Dickson City
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HNL Lab Medicine
PA
Summary
The technologist performs laboratory procedures using established protocols to obtain results for physicians in diagnosing and treating diseases, requiring broad independent judgment with minimal supervision. Essential duties include accurately performing high, moderate, or waived complexity testing, confirming and reporting results, monitoring reasonableness, and assisting physicians with interpretation.
Job Description
Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 2pm to 1030pm, with flex to night shift as needed (10p to 630a). Holiday and weekend rotation
Performs laboratory procedures to obtain results for physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases using established protocols that require the broad exercise of independent judgment and responsibility with minimal technical supervision. Works independently and communicates effectively with other healthcare professionals.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- 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:
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, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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.
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:
330 Main St
Primary Location:
Lehigh Valley Hospital- Dickson City
Position Type:
Onsite
Department:
1046-00058 ACL - Pocono
Our Vision is
Inspiring a healthier and better-informed world.
Our Mission is
To inform, improve, and guide those we serve – one test, one answer, one insight at a time.
Headquartered in Allentown, Pa., HNL Lab Medicine Is a leading, full-service medical laboratory providing testing and related services to physician offices, hospitals, long-term care facilities, employers and industrial accounts. HNL Lab Medicine has more than 60 locations throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and generates more than 60 million clinical and anatomic pathology results for approximately 3 million patients and 12,000 healthcare providers each year. Its staff of more than 1,100 employees includes 35 board-certified pathologists and scientific directors and more than 400 certified lab scientists and phlebotomists working together to provide high-quality, diagnostic testing.
Patients access our services through our Patient Centers. We have more than 60 convenient locations throughout central and eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
The delivery of quality testing services and information, coupled with a personalized touch, is what drives the success of HNL Lab Medicine.
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Allentown, PA
Our Vision is
Inspiring a healthier and better-informed world.
Our Mission is
To inform, improve, and guide those we serve – one test, one answer, one insight at a time.
Headquartered in Allentown, Pa., HNL Lab Medicine Is a leading, full-service medical laboratory providing testing and related services to physician offices, hospitals, long-term care facilities, employers and industrial accounts. HNL Lab Medicine has more than 60 locations throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and generates more than 60 million clinical and anatomic pathology results for approximately 3 million patients and 12,000 healthcare providers each year. Its staff of more than 1,100 employees includes 35 board-certified pathologists and scientific directors and more than 400 certified lab scientists and phlebotomists working together to provide high-quality, diagnostic testing.
Patients access our services through our Patient Centers. We have more than 60 convenient locations throughout central and eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
The delivery of quality testing services and information, coupled with a personalized touch, is what drives the success of HNL Lab Medicine.
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Allentown, PA
