HNL
Laboratory Assistant
Allentown, PA
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 11 days ago
About the role
- ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES may include any or all of the following.
- Problems are reported to the appropriate supervisor/manager in a timely manner. - Orders DEMOs in the lab computer system.
- Toxicology/ACL's - Handles Forensic Toxicology specimens, data, and reports according to forensic testing guidelines.
Responsibilities
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of, adheres to, and accurately completes work according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's).
- Performs clerical functions and support to include filing and record maintenance (both hardcopy and through computer programs) including entry of patient demographics and insurance information.
- Maintains adequate supply inventories and notifies supervisor/manager of any issues in a timely manner.
- Collects drug screen specimens, performs breath alcohol testing, and waived testing.
- Performs Digital pathology slide scanning and instrument maintenance.
Requirements
- 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.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions in English.
- Ability to write simple correspondence in English.
- 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.
- 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.
- Performs laboratory information systems functions for test receipt, requisition and labeling; may perform and record required checks of laboratory equipment and test systems and notifies supervisor/manager of any issues.
- 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).
- 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.
- Computer Skills:
Skills
- Certificates and Licenses:
- Selected Laboratory Assistants required to travel for their job must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving history.
- HNL Lab Medicine is an equal opportunity employer.
- All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy.
- 1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd
- Primary Location:
- Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest
- Position Type:
- 1046-00048 ACL - Cedar Crest
Compensation
- Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.
Benefits
- Assists in the training/orientation of new staff members and participates in the CSI and continuing education programs.
- Participates in Health Fair events and performs finger punctures.
- Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.
Equal opportunity
- equal opportunity employer.
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