Lead Medical Lab Technician/Scientist (FT, Evenings) - Einstein Philadelphia

Essential Functions

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• 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.
• Leads and instructs other MTs and MLTs in the assignment of their duties, monitoring clinical performance and competency and providing training where necessary. Fills the role of an acting supervisor or manager when necessary.
• Aids Supervisor/Manager in the preparation of CAP inspections.
• Frequently demonstrates initiatives in learning new aspects of lab operations.
• Can perform 100% of lab duties, including all assays.
• Documents test results by entering and verifying data in 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 as well as the department Performance Improvement program.
• Maintains clinical competency by annually fulfilling regulatory requirements and may assess the competencies of others.
• Participates in hospital/laboratory in-services for educational purposes as well as to comply with accrediting agency regulations.
• Affords assistance in instrument validations; procedure writing in Policystat; inventory control management and fiscal responsibility; and other departmental operational and administrative needs as assigned.
• Performs other laboratory technician duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager, including: 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.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

• Education: 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.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience required; 3 years preferred.

Minimum Certifications, Registration Or License Requirements

• ASCP or equivalent certification preferred.