Medical Technologist

Penn Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a Medical Technologist to join the STAT Laboratory. The role involves analyzing specimens, using the LIS, and ensuring accurate test results for patient care.

You will operate laboratory instruments, follow CAP/JCAHO and PA Department of Health guidelines, and participate in quality control and procedure evaluations. Training and support for new staff are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related field is required.
• CLIA-compliant education or higher in medical/biological chemistry fields.
• 2+ years laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs analyses on specimens in the STAT Laboratory.
• Utilizes the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and documents tests; verifies non-auto results.
• Operates and maintains sophisticated laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Follows maintenance and troubleshooting procedures with vendor hotlines as needed.
• Participates in evaluating new test procedures and analyses.
• Complies with CAP, JCAHO, PA Dept of Health and OSHA requirements.
• Adheres to quality control programs and institutional policies.
• Performs clerical duties including reporting results to hospital personnel.
• Assists in orientation and training of new laboratory personnel.

Skills

LIS usage

Quality control

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Science

CLIA-compliant education in Medical Technology or related field

Equivalent Experience: 2+ years Laboratory science

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Summary

• The Medical Technologist is responsible for the products and documents laboratory test results for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease

Responsibilities

• Performs appropriately requested analysis and examinations on all types of specimens received by the STAT Laboratory.
• Demonstrates proficient utilization of the Laboratory Information System (LIS). Documents all testing activities and reviews all results that don't auto verify before they are verified in the LIS.
• Utilizes and operates sophisticated laboratory instruments and equipment in the performance of laboratory analysis.
• Follows appropriate instrument and equipment maintenance procedures in order to make sure that the equipment is in good working order. Troubleshoots instrument problems, following the instrument vendor's guidelines stated in their manual and also works with the instrument vendors hot line via the phone to troubleshoot and repair the instrument problem.
• Participates in evaluating new test procedures and new analyses.
• Complies with all of the requirements of the College of American Pathologists (CAP), The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), the Pennsylvania Department of Health and OSHA.
• Adheres to the STAT Laboratory's Quality Control Program, Clinical Effectiveness and Quality Improvement (CEQI) and STAT Laboratory policies that includes the Critical Value Policy, running controls after changing reagents on an instrument, after calibration, after a lot number change and makes sure that all quality controls are within range before results are verified.
• Performs clerical duties which include providing test results to hospital personnel, documentation of daily operations and related computer activities.
• Assists in the orientation and training of new laboratory personnel.

Credentials

• Medical Technologist

Education or Equivalent Experience

• Bachelor of Arts or Science (Required)
• Education Specialization:or higher degree of education in Medical Technology or other biological or chemical science that meets the CLIA.Equivalent Experience:And 2+ years Laboratory science experience preferred.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.