Medical Technologist (CLS III)

Lower Bucks Hospital; Bristol Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lower Bucks Hospital in Bristol, PA seeks an experienced hospital laboratory supervisor to lead daily operations across Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, and Microbiology. The role emphasizes technical leadership, quality management, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has ASCP certification (preferred) and at least five years of hospital lab experience, with a Bachelor’s degree in a health sciences field.

Qualifications

• ASCP certification preferred or equivalent.
• Minimum five years of hospital laboratory work experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in chemical, physical, biological health science or Medical Laboratory Technology or CLIA-equivalent requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operation of the lab sections.
• Provide consultative services to medical staff.
• Oversee performance improvement programs and staff competency evaluations.
• Ensure testing accuracy and policy maintenance.
• Maintain equipment upkeep and calibration across disciplines.
• Ensure compliance with safety, infection control, and regulatory standards.
• LIS/POC responsibilities may be assigned by department leadership.

Skills

Laboratory supervision

Regulatory compliance

Quality assurance

LIS/POC familiarity

Education

ASCP certification (preferred)

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related

Tools

Hospital laboratory equipment

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Lower Bucks Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Lower Bucks Hospital is a community hospital, serving the Lower Bucks County region with medical, surgical, and emergency care. Located in historic Bristol, Pennsylvania, the Hospital is well-known for its knowledgeable medical staff, including cardiology, orthopedics, radiology, wound care, and general surgery. The hospital has more than 200 physicians on staff, as well as another 700 employees.

Responsibilities

Each individual performs only those waived, moderate, or highly complex tests authorized by CLIA, Bus. & Prof. Code Section 1204, and must possess a degree of skill commensurate with individual's education, training or experience and technical abilities. This individual:

• 1) functions as the department Section Supervisor or Lead, responsible for supervising the daily operation of the section(s),
• 2) provides consultative services to the medical staff in the capacity of Technical Consultant,
• 3) oversees the section/department performance improvement program and participates in hospital interdisciplinary performance improvement initiatives,
• 4) is responsible for the technical and fiscal management of the section(s),
• 5) oversees the section(s) quality management/assurance program,
• 6) ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements,
• 7) assesses staff competency and completes performance evaluations in a timely manner,
• 8) ensures the accuracy of patient results prior to releasing or reporting,
• 9) develops, maintains and updates section policy and procedure manuals,
• 10) reviews quality control performance ensuring documentation of corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications,
• 11) identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance and either correct the problem or immediately notify the, Director, or Medical Director,
• 12) performs a wide variety of laboratory procedures requiring independent judgment using both manual and automated methods in Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and any other discipline as introduced into the laboratory,
• 13) ensures the performance and documentation of equipment maintenance - daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed,
• 14) recognizes age specific differences in expected results for newborns to geriatrics,
• 15) ensures that the testing of proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples and that collaboration with other laboratories is prohibited prior to the reporting of proficiency testing results to the appropriate agencies,
• 16) ensures the currency of all laboratory policies and procedures,
• 17) adheres to all department and hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources,
• 18) may be assigned responsibilities related to LIS and/or POC,
• 19) other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

• 1. ASCP certification, or equivalent, preferred.
• 2. Minimum five years of hospital laboratory work experience required.
• 3. Bachelor's Degree in chemical, physical, biological health science or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution, or other educational requirements stated in CLIA (42 CFR 493.1461).
• 4. Current and Valid State License if the laboratory is located in a state where required.

Employment Status

Full Time

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf