Assists the management in the daily operation of departmental activities to include: scheduling, inventory and ordering, personnel evaluation, technical aspects and quality of work. Acts as a point person for problem solving during hours of shift. Accurately performs laboratory testing which may require the broad exercise of independent judgment to include the use of advanced clinical laboratory instrumentation and equipment according to the departmental Standard Operating Procedures. Recognizes and corrects instrument malfunctions within the scope of the operator’s manual and records troubleshooting activities. Confirms and verifies test results by monitoring 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. Establishes quality control and performance improvement activities. Develops and perform training/competency checklists and provides clinical orientation and/or training of new employees/students and current employees. Directs the proper storage of hazardous materials and the laboratory safety program in conjunction with the safety manager. Prepares and/or collects specimens (blood, urine, feces, or other body fluids) for analysis. Performs instrument and assay validations. Actively participates in Continuous System Improvement (CSI) and continuing education programs. Performs duties as delegated by the laboratory director in accordance with HNL’s delegation policy. 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: 1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd Primary Location: Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest Position Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 2:30p-11:00p with rotating weekends and holidays. Department: 1046-00116 Blood Bank - Cedar Crest We firmly believe that our employees drive the success of the organization. With success in mind as the ultimate goal, we strive to create and provide an environment that offers challenging, stimulating and rewarding opportunities. Join us and discover a work experience where diverse ideas are met with enthusiasm, and where you can learn and grow to your full potential. We're looking for individuals who align with our Core Values and enjoy working as a team to create satisfying outcomes for our patients, customers and clients. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. At HNL Lab Medicine, our patients are more than just test tubes. We understand the impact each test we analyze has on our patients' lives and we never take that responsibility lightly. Operating for over 25 years, HNL Lab Medicine is a leading multi-regional, full-service medical laboratory providing testing and related services to physician offices, hospitals, long-term care facilities, employers, and industrial accounts. We work relentlessly to provide exceptional care for our patients, best-in class results for our clients, and a culture that encourages our teams to inspire one another to never stop pushing the envelope of possibility.