About the position
Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work? Location: Plainsboro, NJ Full-time/ 40 hours per week Schedule Evening Shift: 3pm - 11:30 pm (1-2 days a week) and/ 1pm - 9:30 pm remaining days (3 days a week) Mon - Fri ( every other weekend) Why Join Our Team? Penn Medicine Princeton Health is currently seeking a full-time Medical Laboratory Scientist I to work the evening shift within the Core lab AND Blood Bank. Join Penn Medicine Princeton- Our friendly, accomplished team of enthusiastic Medical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians welcomes you to join us in our state of the art Clinical Laboratory located on our beautiful Princeton NJ hospital campus. Working alongside our talented professionals you will have the opportunity to share and enhance your skills and knowledge in the field of laboratory medicine, sharing in our tuition reimbursement program, as well as many additional benefits. Working within the Core Lab and Blood Bank will allow you to exercise and enhance your skills in Chemistry, Hematology and Blood Bank. Apply and join us as we advance the field of Laboratory Science together.
Responsibilities
- Perform complex study procedures within the clinical section assigned.
- Capable of completing assigned tasks using complicated automated instrumentation and techniques.
- Work independently with attention to detail to interpret complex test results and resolve instrument and/or serologic problems.
- Perform all duties in accordance with the applicable regulatory requirements.
- Perform special responsibilities as assigned by the Section Supervisor involving the QC/PM Programs.
- Recognize testing irregularities, identify the cause, determine the solution and resolve the problems or refer it to the appropriate levels.
- Interface with staff to provide assistance in the resolution of problems.
- Adhere to explicit standard operating procedures.
- Maintain, edit and review computer and manual records to ensure accurate record keeping.
- Provide instruction and training to other staff members, including new staff members and students.
- Assist the supervisor in the implementation of new procedures and in decision regarding new equipment and procedures.
- Participate in the QA program, including proficiency testing.
- Comply with safety policies and procedures in the work area and use applicable protective equipment.
- Exercise independent judgment in the section.
- Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary hospital staff including medical and nursing personnel.
- May be required to work unscheduled or varying shifts dependent upon workload or staffing requirements.
- Perform other similar and related duties as requested.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in chemical, biological or laboratory science/medical technology science.
- Preferred previous experience in microbiology, hematology or chemistry laboratory.
- Preferred MLT (ASCP), MT (ASCP), MLS (ASCP) or other certifications specifically for microbiology M(ASCP), hematology H(ASCP) or chemistry (ASCP) or eligible to take ASCP certification within one year of hire.
Benefits
- Comprehensive compensation and benefits program.
- Prepaid tuition assistance program.
