Medical Technologist (CLS III)

Prime Healthcare; Bristol Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lower Bucks Hospital in Bristol, PA, part of Prime Healthcare, seeks a Laboratory Leader to supervise sections, provide clinical consultation, and direct QA programs. The role ensures accurate testing across hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and related disciplines, with responsibility for policy maintenance and proficiency testing.

Ideal candidates hold ASCP certification, a bachelor’s degree, and at least five years of hospital lab experience, plus an active state license where required.

Qualifications

• ASCP certification preferred or equivalent.
• Minimum five years of hospital laboratory work experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree as specified by CLIA requirements.
• Current and valid State License if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operation of the section(s) as Department Supervisor or Lead.
• Provide consultative services to the medical staff as Technical Consultant.
• Oversee quality improvement and regulatory compliance programs.
• Ensure accurate testing and reporting of patient results.
• Maintain and update laboratory policies and procedures; document corrective actions.
• Oversee proficiency testing and ensure proper collaboration with external labs where required.

Skills

ASCP certification

State license

Hospital laboratory experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in chemical, physical, biological health science or Medical Laboratory Technology

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.

• 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

Shift

Days

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. 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