Generalist Medical Lab Technician/Scientist (FT, Days) - Stratford
About The Position
The Medical Laboratory Technician/Scientist (MLT/MLS) performs and monitors medical laboratory analyses of patient specimens, providing accurate test results to 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 laboratory colleagues and other departments to provide quality service. Responsibilities include processing and assessing specimens, documenting and communicating critical values, maintaining laboratory records and entering and verifying results in the Laboratory Information System (LIS). The role also involves operating, cleaning, calibrating, maintaining, and troubleshooting analytical equipment; adhering to quality-control procedures; participating in proficiency testing; and maintaining clinical competency through annual regulatory requirements and educational in-services. Phlebotomy and venipuncture may be required at specified hospital locations. Other duties may include educating or training technicians and students when requested.
Requirements
- For the MLT qualification: 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 MLS qualification: 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 phlebotomy and venipuncture at specific hospital locations as needed.
- Assess specimen acceptability through visual inspection, document unacceptable specimens, and 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 maintain reports and records.
- Operate laboratory analytical equipment; monitor, clean, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot instruments according to manufacturer specifications and applicable standards.
- Keep accurate records of equipment checks and maintenance actions, and initiate corrective action when equipment malfunctions.
- Follow quality-control policies and protocols, assess factors affecting measurements, document QC results, and participate in proficiency testing.
- Maintain clinical competency by fulfilling annual regulatory requirements and participating in hospital and laboratory in-services.
- Perform other laboratory technician duties assigned by the lead, supervisor, or manager, including providing technical education and training to technicians and students when requested.
- Interact with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with Jefferson's values.
Benefits
- Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
- Supplemental insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- 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
- Medical insurance, including prescription coverage, is available to colleagues working less than part-time, including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
