Medical Technologist-Certified

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Doylestown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine Doylestown Health is seeking a Laboratory team member for the Evening shift (2pm-10:30pm, every 3rd weekend) to assist in operating the Laboratory sections. The role emphasizes accurate specimen accessioning, labeling, and timely processing to support patient care.

Responsibilities include performing routine testing per procedures, maintaining instrument readiness, troubleshooting as needed, and upholding safety and confidentiality standards in alignment with department policies.

Responsibilities

• Accessions and distributes laboratory specimens according to protocol.
• Label specimens correctly and identify those not meeting lab labeling standards.
• Identify inappropriate specimens (e.g., hemolyzed, QNS) for testing.
• Cancel inappropriate specimens using proper documentation and reorder tests as needed.
• Distribute specimens promptly to ensure established turnaround times.

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.

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?

Entity: Penn Medicine Doylestown Health

Department: Lab

Location: 595 West State Street, Doylestown Pa 18901

Hours: Full Time Evenings- 2pm-10:30pm (every 3rd weekend)

Job Summary

To assist in the operation of the Laboratory sections.

Accountabilities

• 1. Properly accessions and distributes Laboratory specimens.
• a. Associate knows correct specimen requirements and how to access the correct specimen requirements for all Laboratory testing.
• b. Associate knows the proper labeling requirements for specimens and can recognize those specimens, which do not meet the Laboratory standards for labeling.
• c. Associate recognizes specimens that are inappropriate for testing (hemolysis, QNS).
• d. Associate knows how to cancel specimens, inappropriate for testing, using correct documentation.
• e. Associate can competently reorder tests that have been cancelled, ensuring that the correct patient account, the correct test, and the correct collection date and time is utilized.
• f. Associate promptly distributes specimens to the appropriate department so established TAT goals are met.
• 2. Performs established Laboratory testing procedures.
• a. Demonstrates ability to independently perform all Laboratory testing as stated in procedure manuals.
• b. Associate prioritizes workload works efficiently and makes full use of work time.
• c. Associate follows established TATs for routine, urgent and STAT testing.
• d. Associate follows all established policies and procedures for Quality Control testing.
• e. Demonstrates ability to review QC, implement corrective action, and report exceptions
• f. Associate demonstrates ability to perform routine instrument maintenance, calibrations, and basic troubleshooting of equipment. Knows when to call service.
• g. Associate judiciously uses supplies and reagents. Notifies supervisor when supplies are running low.
• h. Associate maintains an orderly workstation and communicates so that workflow between shifts is uninterrupted.
• 3. Interprets Laboratory tests results to ensure quality patient care.
• a. Associate's work is accurate and error-free, without edited results.
• b. Associate can recognize abnormal results and follows established protocol for calling the physician/nursing unit.
• c. Associate demonstrates ability to identify and solve problems, knowing when to confer with the Lead/Senior Technologist.
• d. Associate can troubleshoot out of range quality control, specimen requirement/integrity issues, and instrument malfunctions.
• e. Demonstrates critical thinking skills in order to interpret results.
• 4. Promotes patient safety by compliance with Organizational/Departmental policies and procedures.
• a. Maintains confidentiality of customers and associates at all times.
• b. Timely completion of yearly competencies, mandatory job requirements (RAHE, Fire/Safety CE, BLS, Background Clearance, Fingerprinting, etc.) and Continuing Education.
• c. Keeps abreast of changes and exhibits a supportive professional attitude.
• d. Keeps abreast of and complies with contents in Laboratory Manual, DH Associate Manual, Infection Control Manual, Chemical/Safety Hygiene Manual, Computer and each Departmental Policy and Procedure Manuals.