Generalist Medical Lab Technician/Scientist (Per Diem, Varied Shift) - Methodist

Medical Laboratory Technician/Scientist (MLT/MLS)

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.

Job Duties:

• 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.
• Other laboratory technician duties as assigned by the lead, 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.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications (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).

Minimum Qualifications (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).

Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type: Regular

Employee Entity: Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc.

Primary Location Address: 2301 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America