Medical Laboratory Scientist

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia; King of Prussia (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist III responsible for performing and reporting various laboratory tests. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology and at least three years of experience in a lab environment. This role involves training others, maintaining safety standards, and delivering excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in a clinical laboratory setting.
• Experience in high complexity testing and multiple laboratory sections.
• Demonstrated ability to handle and interpret data.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine to complex diagnostic tests.
• Train others and maintain laboratory safety standards.
• Provide professional customer service and handle inquiries.

Skills

Technical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Laboratory technique

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or related field

Job description

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We strongly encourage all candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.


A Brief Overview
The Medical Laboratory Scientist III is an advanced individual contributor role, performing and reporting various laboratory tests as prescribed by physicians for the diagnosis and care of patients. The MLS III has advanced experience and/or laboratory training that give this candidate the ability to perform this service in multiple or highly specialized sections of the laboratory as assigned.

What you will do

• Accurately performs routine to highly complex diagnostic tests or procedures as assigned in multiple laboratory sections (advanced tech skill inventory) and reports results through appropriate channels. Completes, evaluates and records all appropriate quality controls and quality assurance markers. Activates troubleshooting procedures when necessary. Trains others to perform this responsibility when assigned.
• Assists others (as appropriate based on skill level) by demonstrating expertise of advance experience and or training (tech skill inventory) as necessary for laboratory operation. Maintains an awareness of laboratory science, products and procedures and makes recommendations for improvements to the Director or Supervisor. Assists with procedure development, product evaluations, quality monitors and regulatory compliance as assigned
• Performs preventative/safety maintenance on equipment and maintains a safe, clean and efficient work environment. Takes initiative in problem solving equipment failures to the extent capable. Communicates unresolved issues to supervisor or designee. Complies with personal protective equipment (PPE) and other laboratory and hospital safety standards 100% of the time. Notifies supervisor of unsafe events. Responsibly controls and maintains inventory. Trains others to perform this responsibility when assigned.
• Provides professional, courteous and calm customer service to both internal and external customers. Identifies appropriate resources and sources for re-directed inquiries. Acts as a reference source for laboratory procedures within their skill inventory as necessary. Takes charge of any unusual or problem situations and reports issue to Supervisor or Director.
• Regularly reviews operational procedure manuals, individual competency assessment, quality assurance monitors for completeness, accuracy and regulatory compliance. Assists the Supervisor with recommendations for content, accuracy and improvements. Actively identifies and pursues technical learning needs. Actively participates in laboratory section continuing education/quality assurance meetings by providing instructional support and presentations. Successfully completes 12 units of approved continuing education activities during evaluation cycle.

Schedule

• Sunday through Friday, 11:30pm - 8am
• Weekend coverage rotating every 3rdweekend

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Required
• Bachelor's Degree Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, or other science related fields Preferred

Experience Qualifications

• At least three (3) years experience Required

Skills and Abilities

• Exhibits the ability to work with computer programs and computer controlled equipment.
• Exhibits the ability to handle and interpret data, multitask, and maintains confidential material.
• Exhibits good laboratory technique and safety practices.
• Exhibits good communication, technical and organizational skills.
• Experience and/or training in multiple laboratory sections and high complexity testing (advanced tech skill inventory).
• Exhibits the ability interpret scientific literature & regulatory compliance and apply to laboratory policy & procedure improvement or development.
• must demonstrate advanced technical skills inventory at a baseline level or higher.

Licenses and Certifications

• Medical Technologist (MT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) - - Preferred or
• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) - - Preferred

To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive an annual influenza vaccine. Learn more.

Employees may request exemptions for valid religious and medical reasons. Start dates may be delayed until candidates are immunized or exemption requests are reviewed.

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SALARY RANGE:

$35.70 - $45.51 Hourly

Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly.

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