Medical Laboratory Technician I - Union

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Jenkintown (PA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Retirement plans

Family support resources

Job summary

The Black Women\'s Mental Health Institute in Pennsylvania is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform and report analyses on diverse specimens, ensuring accurate results and quality patient care in a clinical setting. The role requires following established procedures, maintaining instruments, troubleshooting, and collaborating with staff.

You will participate in training, compete in competency assessments, and support continuous education while adhering to union guidelines for a

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a laboratory science and certification or eligibility as an MLT.
• Proficiency in specimen processing, instrument maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to navigate multiple computer applications.
• Strong attention to detail and time management.
• Willingness to participate in training and competency assessments.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report analyses on diverse specimens.
• Follow established procedures to obtain accurate results.
• Manage multiple processes efficiently.
• Maintain instrument functionality through troubleshooting and quality control.
• Assist in training new staff and participate in ongoing educational activities.

Skills

Specimen processing

Instrument maintenance

Troubleshooting

Multiple computer applications

Attention to detail

Time management

Training and competency assessments

Education

Associate degree in a laboratory science

Certification or eligibility as an MLT

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

Job Summary

Seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform and report various analyses on diverse specimens, ensuring high-quality patient care and satisfaction. The role involves following established procedures to obtain accurate results, managing multiple processes efficiently, and maintaining instrument functionality through troubleshooting and quality control. Responsibilities include proper specimen handling, confirming patient order accuracy, using accessioning procedures, and documenting issues. The technician assists in training new staff and participates in ongoing educational activities to stay current in the field. Work is performed in a clinical environment, adhering to organization policies and procedures.

Qualifications And Skills

• Associate degree in a laboratory science and certification or eligibility as an MLT
• Proficiency in specimen processing, instrument maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Ability to navigate multiple computer applications
• Strong attention to detail and time management
• Willingness to participate in training and competency assessments

Position Details

This is a union role for night shift with a start time at 10 PM, working every other weekend and three holidays annually. The position offers comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs. Additional perks include life insurance, disability coverage, retirement plans, and family support resources.