Blood Bank Medical Lab Technician/Scientist (FT, Days) - Cherry Hill
About The Position
The Medical Laboratory Technician/Scientist (MLT/MLS) performs and monitors medical laboratory analyses of patient specimens to provide accurate results that support clinical diagnoses and treatment therapies. The role follows established procedures and regulatory requirements to maintain a safe laboratory environment and meet accreditation standards. The MLT/MLS works collaboratively within the department and with other departments to provide quality service. The position processes and evaluates specimens, reports critical values, enters and verifies test data in the Laboratory Information System, and operates and maintains analytical equipment. It follows quality-control and proficiency-testing requirements, maintains clinical competency, and may collect specimens through phlebotomy and venipuncture at designated hospital locations. Other laboratory duties may be assigned, including training technicians and students when requested.
Requirements
- For the MLT pathway: Associate’s degree in a related science field, preferably from an accredited Medical Laboratory Technology school, or completion of Military Medical Laboratory Specialist Training.
- For the MLT pathway: Less than one year of prior laboratory training; student training is accepted.
- For the MLS pathway: Bachelor’s degree in a related science field, preferably from an accredited Medical Laboratory Technology school, or completion of Military Medical Laboratory Specialist Training.
- For the MLS pathway: Less than one year of prior laboratory training; student training is accepted.
Responsibilities
- Process specimens according to established patient-identification and labeling protocols; collect specimens by phlebotomy and venipuncture at specific hospital locations as needed.
- Inspect specimens for acceptability, document unacceptable specimens, communicate specimen requirements, and report and document critical values according to hospital policy.
- Enter and verify test-result data in the Laboratory Information System (LIS), and maintain reports and records.
- Operate analytical equipment; monitor, clean, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot instruments; initiate corrective action and document equipment checks and maintenance.
- Follow quality-control policies and protocols, recognize factors affecting measurements, document QC results, and participate in proficiency testing.
- Maintain clinical competency by fulfilling annual regulatory requirements and participate in laboratory and hospital in-services.
- Perform other laboratory duties as assigned, including providing technical education and training to technicians and students when requested.
- Interact with co-workers, visitors, and other staff in a manner consistent with Jefferson’s values.
Benefits
- Medical and prescription insurance
- Supplemental insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Retirement plans
- Tuition assistance
- Voluntary benefits, including access to group insurance rates and discounts
- Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
