Medical Technologist-Certified

About the role

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.

Location & Schedule

Lab, Penn Medicine Doylestown Health, 595 West State Street, Doylestown, PA 18901

Full-time evenings, 2:00 pm–10:30 pm, every third weekend

Responsibilities

• Specimen accessioning and distribution:
  • Access specimens according to correct requirements for all Laboratory testing.
  • Ensure proper labeling; recognize specimens that do not meet labeling standards.
  • Identify inappropriate specimens (e.g., hemolysis, quantity not sufficient).
  • Cancel specimens not suitable for testing using correct documentation.
  • Reorder cancelled tests with accurate patient account, test, collection date, and time.
  • Distribute specimens promptly to meet established turnaround time (TAT) goals.
• Laboratory testing procedures:
  • Independently perform all Laboratory testing as defined in procedure manuals.
  • Prioritize workload efficiently and maximize work time.
  • Follow established TATs for routine, urgent, and STAT testing.
  • Perform and review Quality Control testing; implement corrective action and report exceptions.
  • Perform routine instrument maintenance, calibrations, and basic troubleshooting; escalate service needs appropriately.
  • Use supplies and reagents judiciously; notify supervisor when supplies are low.
  • Maintain an orderly workstation and communicate effectively to ensure uninterrupted workflow between shifts.
• Interpretation and quality assurance:
  • Produce accurate, error-free work without edited results.
  • Recognize abnormal results and follow protocol for notifying physicians/nursing units.
  • Identify and solve problems; consult Lead/Senior Technologist when needed.
  • Troubleshoot out-of-range QC, specimen integrity issues, and instrument malfunctions.
  • Apply critical thinking to interpret results.
• Patient safety and compliance:
  • Maintain confidentiality of patients and associates.
  • Complete yearly competencies, mandatory requirements (RAHE, Fire/Safety CE, BLS, background clearance, fingerprinting, etc.), and continuing education on time.
  • Stay current with changes and maintain a supportive professional attitude.
  • Adhere to Laboratory Manual, DH Associate Manual, Infection Control Manual, Chemical/Safety Hygiene Manual, Computer and Departmental Policy and Procedure Manuals.
  • Communicate and consult with coworkers and supervisors through established channels.
  • Admit errors and accept responsibility for actions.
  • Assist in training and orientation of Lab Associates and students.
  • Participate in proficiency testing and understand Performance Improvement initiatives.
  • Comply with department dress code.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology (MT) preferred.
• ASCP or equivalent (e.g., HEW) preferred.