Chemistry Medical Lab Technician/Scientist (PT, Days) - Center City

Jefferson Health Plans • Philadelphia, PA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Technician/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
• Less than 1 year prior training in a laboratory setting (student training accepted).
• Bachelor’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
• Less than 1 year prior training in a laboratory setting (student training accepted).

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.

Benefits

• medical (including prescription)
• supplemental insurance
• dental
• vision
• life and AD&D insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• flexible spending accounts
• retirement plans
• tuition assistance
• voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree