Generalist Medical Lab Technician/Scientist (PT, Nights) - Washington Twp

About the role

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.

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.

Requirements

• (MLT) 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).
• (MLS) 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).

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

• 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.
• 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

The actual hiring rate will be determined based on candidate experience, skills and qualifications. This position is not eligible for an annual incentive. Positions posted as annual salaries reflect an estimated amount for a 1.0 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) (i.e. 40 hour equivalent)), positions for less than 1.0 FTE will be prorated.)

Pay

$28.96 to $41.27 Hourly

Schedule

Workday Night (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular Employee

Entity

Kennedy University Hospitals, Inc

Primary Location

435 Hurffville-Cross Keys Rd, Turnersville, New Jersey, United States of America

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.

Thomas Jefferson University

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

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

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.

EEO Statement

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

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.