Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Technician

Patient First; Springfield Township (Delaware County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

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Job summary

Patient First is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join our on-site team in Delaware County. The role focuses on specimen collection, processing, and test analyses, while maintaining meticulous quality controls and accurate records.

You will document calibration activities, manage lab supplies, and uphold safety standards in a collaborative, customer-focused environment. A strong foundation in chemistry/biology and appropriate certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Minimum 60 semester hours from a regionally accredited college, including chemistry, biology and medical laboratory techniques, or an Associate degree in chemistry, biology or related science.
• Completion of clinical rotations in microbiology, urinalysis, chemistry and hematology; or military Medical Laboratory Specialist training.

Responsibilities

• Follow laboratory procedures for specimen collection, handling and processing, as well as test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of test results; follow quality control policies.
• Document all quality controls activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance.
• Identify indicators that may impact test performance or reporting and notify Lab Supervisor if corrections are needed.
• Order, receive and distribute laboratory stock as needed in laboratory and treatment area.
• Understand all checklists and perform duties as listed on the position checklists.
• Adhere to safety policies defined by Patient First and OSHA.
• Provide positive, warm and friendly customer service in all interactions.
• Foster teamwork and a positive, professional atmosphere.
• Complete other duties as directed.

Skills

Clerical experience

Verbal communication

Written communication

Laboratory techniques

Medical terminology

Education

60 semester hours incl. chemistry & biology

Associate degree in chemistry/biology

ASCP/MLT certification preferred

Job description

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The responsibilities of this job include, but are not limited to the following:

• Following the laboratory’s procedure for specimen collection, handling, and processing, as well as test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of test results; Following the laboratory’s quality control policies;
• Documenting all quality controls activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance;
• Identifying indicators that may impact test performance or reporting of test results and either making corrections or notifying Lab Supervisor;
• Ordering, receiving, and distributing laboratory stock as needed in laboratory and treatment area;
• Understanding all checklists and being able to perform all duties on the checklists associated with the position;
• Adhering to safety policies as defined by Patient First and OSHA;
• Providing positive, warm and friendly customer service in all interactions;
• Fostering teamwork and a positive, professional atmosphere;
• Completing other duties as directed.

Minimum education and professional requirements include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Employee must be at least 18 years of age;
• High school graduate or equivalent;
• Keyboarding experience required;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• One year of clerical experience preferred;
• One year of clinical experience preferred;
• Minimum 60 semester hours from a regionally accredited college, including chemistry, biology, and medical laboratory techniques, or an Associate degree in chemistry, biology or related science. Completion of clinical rotations in the areas of microbiology, urinalysis, chemistry and hematology; or Fifty week military Medical Laboratory Procedures course and meet qualifications for military enlisted occupational specialty of “Medical Laboratory Specialist”;
• Registered Medical Technologists (M.T.) or Medical Laboratory Technicians (M.L.T.) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or other recognized certification agency of medical laboratory professionals preferred;
• Registry-eligible technologists are encouraged to apply.