Medical Technologist / Medical Technician

Prime Healthcare; Kingston; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated laboratory technician to join their team. This role involves performing a variety of laboratory tests, ensuring the accuracy of results, and adhering to strict quality control measures. The successful candidate will have a strong background in laboratory procedures, possess an ASCP certification, and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a community-focused healthcare environment, where your expertise will directly impact patient care and outcomes. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, we encourage you to apply!

Qualifications

• ASCP certification and 2 years of lab experience required.
• Bachelor's in science or Medical Laboratory Technology needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tests and ensure accuracy of results.
• Adhere to safety and quality control policies in the lab.
• Assist in developing laboratory policies and procedures.

Skills

Laboratory Skills

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science

ASCP Certification

Tools

Laboratory Instruments

Quality Control Procedures

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community! Lower Bucks Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Lower Bucks Hospital is a community hospital, serving the Lower Bucks County region with medical, surgical, and emergency care. Located in historic Bristol, Pennsylvania, the Hospital is well-known for its knowledgeable medical staff, including cardiology, orthopedics, radiology, wound care, and general surgery. The hospital has more than 200 physicians on staff, as well as another 700 employees.

Lower Bucks Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We also prohibit harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

Responsibilities

1. Each individual performs only those waived, moderate, or highly complex tests authorized by CLIA, Bus. & Prof. Code Section 1204, and must possess a degree of skill commensurate with individual’s education, training or experience and technical abilities.
2. Adhere to the laboratory’s procedures for the collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results.
3. Follow the laboratory’s established quality control policies and procedures in documenting all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.
4. Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance and either correct the problem or immediately notify your immediate supervisor, Director, or Medical Director.
5. Perform a wide variety of laboratory procedures requiring independent judgment using both manual and automated methods in Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and any other discipline as introduced into the laboratory.
6. Perform and document maintenance; daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed on instruments and equipment as appropriate.
7. Review the accuracy of patient results prior to releasing or reporting.
8. Recognize age-specific differences in expected results for newborns to geriatrics.
9. Ensure that the testing of proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples and that collaboration with other laboratories is prohibited prior to the reporting of proficiency testing results to the appropriate agencies.
10. May be required to perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on various age groups from newborn to geriatrics.
11. Assist in the development and maintenance of laboratory policies and procedures.
12. Adhere to all department and hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources.
13. In the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned/identified as Lead Tech, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift.
14. May be assigned responsibilities related to LIS and/or POC.
15. Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.

Qualifications

1. ASCP certification, or equivalent required.
2. Minimum two years of hospital laboratory work experience.
3. Bachelor's Degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution, or other educational requirements as stated in CLIA (42 CFR 493.1489).
4. Current and Valid State License if the laboratory is located in a state where required.