Medical Technologist Core Lab + Blood Bank ( Overnights, Full-time)
Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System · Lancaster, PA · 3 mo ago
AnalystFull-time
About the role
Performs routine and special diagnostic test procedures, supports Quality Control and documentation, function verification, instrument maintenance, associated specimen collection, and clerical work as required.
Responsibilities
- Verifies functioning of instruments.
- Initial evaluation and handling of incoming specimens: separation, centrifugation and preservation procedures; sorts and organizes specimen batches.
- Organizes, labels and numbers specimen, worksheets, and appropriate test materials in test set-up.
- Makes measurements and dispenses specimens and reagents in test system.
- Maintains accuracy and precision of test systems and instruments; performs and runs standards, patient samples, programmed controls through automated or manual protocols.
- Records and evaluates programmed quality control results according to established control limits; follows corrective action procedures for out-of-control situations.
- Monitors manual functions of test system and instruments to assure accuracy and precision.
- Enters test results and related data into laboratory computer and into logbook after controls are evaluated and found to be within limits; calls "alert values" to appropriate caregivers.
- Accurately reports test results, understanding the inter-relationships between patient condition, medication and timing of specimen collection.
- May perform competency assessments.
- May provide orientation training to testing personnel.
- Performs routine scheduled maintenance, cleaning and decontamination of instruments, equipment, and work areas not cleaned by Environmental Services personnel.
- Exhibits appropriate professionalism and work ethic in accordance with Core Values.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Associate's degree required.
- Completion of a medical lab science program or medical lab technician.
- MT, MLT or issued by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists equivalent or eligible to take such exam.
- One year of clinical internship or Laboratory experience.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- Associate's degree required.
- Completion of a medical lab science program or medical lab technician.
- MT, MLT or issued by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists equivalent or eligible to take such exam.
- One year of clinical internship or Laboratory experience.
Skills
- Ability to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
Benefits
Comprehensive compensation and benefits program including one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region.
Pay
$5K sign-on bonus.
Schedule
Overnights, Full-Time, 8 -10 hour days on, with 6 days off. 9pm-7:30am. (E.g. Monday - Monday, off next 6 days)