Generalist Medical Lab Technician/Scientist (FT, Days) - Einstein Philadelphia

Jefferson Health Plans-posted 5 days ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Onsite • Philadelphia, PA
501-1,000 employees
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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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Performs specimen collection via phlebotomy and venipuncture at specific hospital locations as needed.
  • 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 AND Experience: Prior training in a laboratory setting (student training accepted).
  • ASCP or equivalent certification preferred.
  • 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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