Medical Technologist (CLS III)

Roxborough Memorial Hospital; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Roxborough Memorial Hospital in Philadelphia is seeking an experienced Laboratory Supervisor to lead a team across hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, and microbiology. You will ensure accurate testing, regulatory compliance, staff performance, and ongoing quality improvement while supporting LIS/POC responsibilities.

ASCP certification is preferred; the role requires a minimum of five years hospital laboratory experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a health science field, with a current state

Qualifications

• ASCP certification preferred.
• Minimum five years of hospital laboratory work experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in health science or Medical Laboratory Technology as required by CLIA.
• Current and valid state license if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Functions as the department Section Supervisor or Lead, responsible for supervising the daily operation of the section(s).
• Provides consultative services to the medical staff in the capacity of Technical Consultant.
• Oversees the section/department performance improvement program and participates in hospital interdisciplinary initiatives.
• Responsible for the technical and fiscal management of the section(s).
• Oversees the section(s) quality management/assURANCE program.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Assesses staff competency and completes performance evaluations timely.
• Ensures the accuracy of patient results prior to release or reporting.
• Develops, maintains and updates section policy and procedure manuals.
• Reviews quality control performance and documents corrective actions.
• Identifies problems affecting test performance and notifies leadership accordingly.
• Performs a wide variety of laboratory procedures using manual and automated methods across multiple disciplines.

Education

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

ASCP certification, or equivalent, preferred

Current and Valid State License

Job description

Overview

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

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Roxborough Memorial Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference. Roxborough Memorial Hospital is a 131-bed community hospital. The hospital has been serving the medical and health care needs of the Roxborough, Manayunk, East Falls and northwest section of Philadelphia communities for more than a century, having first opened its doors in 1890. Roxborough Memorial Hospitals School of Nursing has been educating nurses since 1898. The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, the nation's oldest and largest hospital accreditation agency.

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

• ASCP certification, or equivalent, preferred.
• Minimum five years of hospital laboratory work experience required.
• 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).
• Current and Valid State License if the laboratory is located in a state where required.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Variable

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