Generalist Medical Lab Scientist/Technician (FT, Days) - Center City

Jefferson Health Plans • Philadelphia, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Every third weekend rotation. Weekend rotation can be on either dayshift or evening shift depending on department needs. The Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technician (MLS/MLT) performs and monitors various medical laboratory analyses of patient specimens to provide accurate test results for confirming clinical diagnoses and treatment therapies. The MLS/MLT complies with regulatory requirements by following established procedures and protocols in order to maintain a safe laboratory environment and meet accreditation standards. The MLS/MLT works effectively as a team member within the department and with other departments to provide quality service through communication, cooperation, and collaboration.

Requirements

• Education: Associate's Degree required in related field of Science, preferably from an accredited school of Medical Laboratory Technology or completion of Military Medical Laboratory specialist Training
• Experience: Prior training in a laboratory setting (student training accepted).

Nice To Haves

• Strong Hematology Background preferred.
• ASCP or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Properly processes specimens following established protocols for proper patient identification and labelling.
• Determines acceptability of specimens by performing visual inspections, including acceptable QC recognition of abnormal/unusual results.
• Documents unacceptable specimens according to appropriate policy.
• Communicates specimen requirements to appropriate personnel.
• Reports, documents, and communicates to appropriate personnel critical values per hospital policy.
• Completes reports and maintains records and documentation of test results by entering and verifying data into the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
• Operates analytical equipment for medical laboratory tests.
• Monitors, cleans, calibrates and maintains devices and instruments according to manufacturer specifications and relevant standards.
• Troubleshoots malfunctions and initiates corrective action.
• Keeps accurate records of all equipment checks and maintenance actions performed.
• Adheres to established quality control policies and procedures to ensure the accuracy and validity of laboratory results.
• Recognizes factors that affect measurements and takes appropriate action according to protocol.
• Follows QC protocols for all testing before releasing results.
• Documents quality control results in compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Participates in Proficiency testing program.
• Maintains clinical competency by annually fulfilling regulatory requirements.
• Participates in hospital/laboratory in-services for educational purposes as well as to comply with accrediting agency regulations.
• Other laboratory technician duties as assigned by the lead, supervisor or manager, including: the provision of technical education and training to other technicians and students if requested in order to meet the criteria established by the student’s institution.

Benefits

• Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.
• Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.
• All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
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• In keeping with Jefferson's Mission, We Improve Lives, it is our goal to recruit, retain, develop and reward highly-qualified employees.
• If you are enthusiastic, caring and dedicated to service excellence, we invite you to consider joining Jefferson.
• Jefferson encourages its employees to expand their knowledge and develop their careers through growth opportunities and continuing education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees