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 test results that support clinical diagnoses and treatment therapies. The role follows established procedures and protocols to meet regulatory and accreditation requirements and maintain a safe laboratory environment. The MLT/MLS works collaboratively with colleagues within the department and across the hospital to provide quality service. The position processes and evaluates specimens, performs laboratory testing, operates and maintains analytical equipment, follows quality-control procedures, and documents and communicates results. Phlebotomy and venipuncture may be required at specified hospital locations as needed. Additional duties may include educating and training technicians or students when requested.
Requirements
- MLT: Associate’s degree in a related science field, preferably from an accredited Medical Laboratory Technology school, or completion of Military Medical Laboratory Specialist Training.
- MLS: Bachelor’s degree in a related science field, preferably from an accredited Medical Laboratory Technology school, or completion of Military Medical Laboratory Specialist Training.
- Less than one year of prior training in a laboratory setting; student training is accepted.
Responsibilities
- Process specimens according to established protocols, including proper patient identification and labeling.
- Perform specimen collection by phlebotomy and venipuncture at specific hospital locations as needed.
- Inspect specimens and assess acceptability, including recognizing abnormal or unusual quality-control results; document unacceptable specimens according to policy.
- Communicate specimen requirements to appropriate personnel.
- Report, document, and communicate critical values according to hospital policy.
- Enter and verify test-result data in the Laboratory Information System (LIS), and complete reports and maintain records and documentation.
- Operate analytical equipment for medical laboratory tests.
- Monitor, clean, calibrate, and maintain devices and instruments according to manufacturer specifications and relevant standards.
- Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and initiate corrective action; keep accurate records of equipment checks and maintenance.
- Follow established quality-control policies and procedures, recognize factors that affect measurements, and take appropriate action according to protocol.
- Complete required quality-control procedures before releasing results and document QC results in compliance with regulatory agencies.
- Participate in the proficiency testing program.
- Maintain clinical competency by fulfilling annual regulatory requirements.
- Participate in hospital and laboratory in-services for education and compliance with accrediting-agency requirements.
- Perform other laboratory technician duties assigned by the lead, supervisor, or manager, including providing technical education and training to technicians and students when requested.
Benefits
- Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
- 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 with 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
