Medical Laboratory Technologist

Davita Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Philadelphia is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist to perform laboratory analyses and ensure accurate test results for patient diagnoses. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and is expected to work third shifts, contributing to quality patient care in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Health and retirement benefits

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Educational benefits

Qualifications

• Requires prior training in a laboratory setting.
• Must be willing to work third shift.
• Ability to operate analytical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform and monitor various medical laboratory analyses.
• Process specimens following established protocols.
• Adhere to quality control policies.

Skills

Laboratory analysis

Attention to detail

Data entry

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology/Science

Job description

Job Details

Medical Laboratory Technologist - Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (Philadelphia, PA):



Perform and monitor various medical laboratory analyses of patient specimens to provide accurate test results for confirming clinical diagnoses and treatment therapies. Duties include: process specimens following established protocols for proper patient identification and labelling; operate analytical equipment for medical laboratory tests, including calibrating and maintaining devices and instruments; complete reports and maintain records and documentation of test results by entering into the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and verifying data; adhere to established quality control policies and procedures to ensure the accuracy and validity of laboratory results; and read Gram stains, and process all cultures and other molecular tests. Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Navigate and access multiple computer applications as needed for job functionality.

Job Description

Requires a Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Medical Laboratory Technology/Science or related field including prior training in a laboratory setting (student training accepted). Must be willing to work third shift (11:30pm to 8:00am) and weekends. Apply online at jeffersonhealth.org/about-us/careers.

Work Shift

Workday Night (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Primary Location Address

117 S 11th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Benefits

At Jefferson, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support the health and well-being of our colleagues and their families. It includes a wide range of benefits including competitive pay, health and retirement benefits, life and disability insurance, paid time off, educational benefits, financial and mental health resources and much more. Our diverse benefits offerings ensure you have the coverage and access to services you need to thrive both personally and professionally.