Medical Laboratory Technologist – Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (Philadelphia, PA)

Thomas Jefferson University • Philadelphia, PA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Medical Laboratory Technologist – Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (Philadelphia, PA): Perform and monitor various medical laboratory analyses of patient specimens to provide accurate test results for confirming clinical diagnoses and treatment therapies. Duties include: conduct hematology and urinalysis tests such as complete blood counts, coagulation studies, and peripheral blood smear reviews; interpret laboratory results, identify abnormalities, and accurately report findings to healthcare providers for diagnostic and treatment planning; determine acceptability of patient specimens by performing visual inspections, including acceptable quality control (QC) recognition of abnormal results, and document unacceptable specimens according to hospital policy; communicate specimen requirements to appropriate personnel; report, document, and communicate critical values to appropriate personnel per hospital policy; adhere to established QC policies and procedures to ensure the accuracy and validity of laboratory results; document QC results in compliance with regulatory agencies; complete reports and maintain records of test results by entering and verifying data in the Laboratory Information System; operate analytical equipment for medical laboratory tests, including calibrating and maintaining devices and instruments; and handle blood products for transfusion, including storing and disposition of products. Job Description Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology/Science or a related field incorporating clinical training in a laboratory setting (student training accepted). Must be willing to work second and third shift and weekends as needed. Apply online at jeffersonhealth.org/about-us/careers. Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years. Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa­tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. Benefits 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. For more benefits information, please click here

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology/Science or a related field incorporating clinical training in a laboratory setting (student training accepted)
• Must be willing to work second and third shift and weekends as needed

Responsibilities

• conduct hematology and urinalysis tests such as complete blood counts, coagulation studies, and peripheral blood smear reviews
• interpret laboratory results, identify abnormalities, and accurately report findings to healthcare providers for diagnostic and treatment planning
• determine acceptability of patient specimens by performing visual inspections, including acceptable quality control (QC) recognition of abnormal results, and document unacceptable specimens according to hospital policy
• communicate specimen requirements to appropriate personnel
• report, document, and communicate critical values to appropriate personnel per hospital policy
• adhere to established QC policies and procedures to ensure the accuracy and validity of laboratory results
• document QC results in compliance with regulatory agencies
• complete reports and maintain records of test results by entering and verifying data in the Laboratory Information System
• operate analytical equipment for medical laboratory tests, including calibrating and maintaining devices and instruments
• handle blood products for transfusion, including storing and disposition of products

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees