Medical Technologist Trainee

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Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network a nationally recognized forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. Were a Magnet(tm) Hospital having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Centers prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an A grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020 the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHNs commitment to teamwork compassion and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

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Performs assigned tests under the direction of laboratory personnel in accordance with the laboratorys procedure manual; ensures that applicable quality control requirements are met. Handles biological samples and potentially hazardous chemicals.

Ensures that test systems are in control for each test performed.

Ensures that each test is performed according to the schedule outlined by laboratory protocol.

Informs supervisory personnel of all problems associated with the proper performance of test procedures.

Reports any actual or potential deviation from standard or accepted testing procedures and cooperates fully with any investigation of same.

Actively supports and complies with laboratory policies and procedures.

Maintains laboratory areas and equipment in a safe functional and sanitary condition.

Adheres to all established laboratory safety requirements including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

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.

A. Education/Experience:

Bachelors Degree in a biological science required; Medical Technologist/Technician Students are highly desirable. Knowledge of laboratory techniques in-depth understanding of operating practices and policies experience using medical technologies and laboratory equipment also required.

NOTE: Clinical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technology (Trainee) may be qualified as a Medical Technologist following one (1) year of pertinent full-time laboratory experience and/or training in the specialty or sub-specialty in which the individual performs tests.

B. Language Ability:

Ability to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers clients customers and the general public. Convey a skilled phone manner for handling internal and external customers issues; deals with client information in a confidential manner.

C. 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.

D. Reasoning Ability:

Ability to work independently as well as part of a team a; demonstrate initiative and analytical ability; and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with supervisors co-workers and clients. Possess strong attention to detail and highly organized. Demonstrate the ability to work with minimal supervision and direction. Ability to work well in a fast-paced professional office and laboratory environment. Strong analytical and documentation skills necessary to gather and interpret data.

E. Computer Skills:

Capacity to cover a broad scope of technologies and functionalities.

F. Certificates and Licenses:

No certifications needed.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity 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.

Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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