Medical Technologist- Cargo

Substance Use Philly; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

PMHCC, Inc. is seeking a Medical Technologist- Cargo in Philadelphia to perform diagnostic laboratory tests and validate results for antimicrobial resistance and STI surveillance. You will handle automated analyzers, manual methods, and report findings under supervision.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related fields, with ASCP preferred. This full-time position is based in Philadelphia, with adherence to quality control and safety standards in a clinical lab

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or a biological/chemical science from an accredited college or university.
• ASCP certification is preferred but not required.
• If ASCP certified, salary will be adjusted accordingly.

Responsibilities

• Performs standardized laboratory tests across clinical chemistry, immunology, hematology, microbiology, molecular microbiology and urinalysis.
• Operates automated testing platforms and immunoassay analyzers.
• Performs tests requiring pipettors, dilutors, spectrophotometers and microscopes.
• Maintains records of examinations and patient test results.
• Ensures quality control, calibration, and safety procedures are followed.

Skills

Lab equipment handling

Microscopy

Bacteria identification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related sciences

ASCP certification preferred

Job description

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Medical Technologist- Cargo

Regular Full-Time Professional Philadelphia, PA, US

Salary: $80,000.00 Annually

Position Summary:

This is medical technology work performing diagnostic laboratory tests in the analysis of human tissue and body fluids in a clinical laboratory. This position’s primary focus will be validation, procedural documentation, testing and reporting of antimicrobial resistant Gonorrhea and other STI’s in support of CDC’s HAI program. An employee in this class performs a variety of standardized laboratory tests in a variety of fields, which may include clinical chemistry, microbiology, mycobacteria testing (where appropriate), immunology, urinalysis, and hematology. Work may include providing technical guidance to lower-level technicians. Work is performed under the general direction of a technical supervisor.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs a variety of standardized laboratory tests in the fields of clinical chemistry, immunology, hematology, microbiology, molecular microbiology and urinalysis
• Performs tests requiring use of automated equipment such as automated testing platforms, immunoassay analyzers and microbiology manual procedures
• Performs complex tests requiring use of pipettors, dilutors, spectrophotometers and microscopes
• Conducts standardized laboratory tests to identify the origins or causes of disease states by following laboratory procedures for specimen handling and test analysis
• Validates, reports, and maintains records of examinations conducted and patient test results
• Shipping and Handling of dangerous goods.
• Complies with established policies and procedures for quality control, quality assurance and safety
• Performs and documents quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance activities
• Prepares special culture media, solutions, reagents, standards, and controls according to prescribed procedures
• Assists lower-level technical personnel in troubleshooting; provides technical guidance and reviews their work
• Performs related work as required

Skills Required:

• Ability to care for and use laboratory equipment
• Ability to use the microscope and accessory equipment
• Ability to accurately identify bacteria and other micro-organisms

Education and Experience:

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree in medical technology or one of the biological or chemical sciences from an accredited college or university
• ASCP Certification preferred, not required.
• If ASCP Certified, salary will be adjusted and reflected accordingly.

Physical Demands: Must have the ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the

environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

PMHCC, Inc. is committed to equal opportunity. It is our policy to support equal employment for all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual preferences, age, national origin, disability, behavioral health status, military status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Americans with Disabilities Act:

Employees as well as applicants who are currently, or become disabled, must be able to perform the functions of the job with either reasonable accommodation or unaided. PMHCC, Inc. will examine reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis in accordance with the law.