Microbiology Medical Lab Technician/Scientist (FT, Days) - Cherry Hill

About the role

The Medical Laboratory Technician/Medical Laboratory 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

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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: Prior training in a laboratory setting (student training accepted).

Qualifications

• Minimum Certifications, Registration Or License Requirements: ASCP or equivalent certification preferred.

Skills

• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in using laboratory equipment and software.

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.)