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Medical Lab Scientist Trainee - Bethlehem

St Luke's University Health Network

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. How You Will Take Pride and Grow: You will perform waived, moderate and highly complex laboratory tests according to policy and procedure under the supervision of an assigned mentor. You will learn problem-solving skills with a willingness to troubleshoot quality control and instrumentation issues. You will perform special assignments as delegated to enhance experience and skills of a medical. Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities Performs laboratory tests according to established protocols and procedures under supervision of assigned technician Operates and performs maintenance on laboratory instrumentation per established policies and procedures under supervision of assigned technician Performs quality control testing and documents corrective action per established policy Troubleshoots instrumentation with the aid of consulting technical services with proper documentation Follows established policies regarding accurate documentation of laboratory results in the laboratory information system, instrument records, and other quality assurance data under supervision of assigned technician Follows established policies regarding proper reporting and documentation of critical values under supervision of assigned technician Monitors inventory of supplies and orders supplies as necessary. Keeps adequate inventory. Monitors inventory so there is no wastage due to expiration of products Demonstrates competency and successful completion of program in assigned areas of specialty PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS Sitting up to 7 hours per day - 2-hour increments. Standing up to 5 hours per day - 2-hour increments. Walking - up to 7 hours per day - short increments. Frequently uses fingers to manipulate small vials, pipetting, etc. Continuous use of hands for operation of laboratory equipment and computer keyboard. Occasional lifting of boxes/equipment up to 30 lbs. Occasional pushing/pulling of equipment. Frequent stooping, bending. Occasional crouching. Frequent reaching above shoulder level and stretching across work area (30" depth). Hearing as it relates to normal, high and low frequencies. Seeing as it relates to general, far, near, color and peripheral vision. Depth perception. Ability to palpate veins. Shifts on Training is First and Second: after Training is over it will switch to Second and Third Shift. EDUCATION Bachelors degree in a chemical, physical or biological science required. TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE Successful completion of internship within a 9 to12-month period. Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply Now
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