Generalist Medical Lab Technician/Scientist (Per Diem, Varied Shifts) - Washington Twp

Jefferson Health Plans

102d • $30 - $43

About The Position

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

Requirements

• 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.
• Prior training in a laboratory setting (student training accepted).

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Specimen collection via phlebotomy and venipuncture may be required at specific hospital locations as needed.
• 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.
• Performs specimen collection via phlebotomy and venipuncture at specific hospital locations as needed.

Benefits

• Medical (including prescription) insurance
• Supplemental insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement plans
• Tuition assistance
• Access to group rates on insurance and discounts
• Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.

What This Job Offers

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