Medical Technologist / Medical Technician

Roxborough Memorial Hospital; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Roxborough Memorial Hospital is seeking a per diem Medical Laboratory Technician to join a 131-bed community hospital with a long history in Philadelphia. The role requires ASCP certification (or equivalent) and a minimum of two years in a hospital laboratory, along with a Bachelor’s degree in a health science field and an active license where required.

You will perform diverse laboratory procedures and ensure quality control across departments.

Qualifications

• ASCP certification, or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum two 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 CLIA-equivalent requirements.
• Current and valid State License if the laboratory is located in a state where required.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to laboratory procedures for collection, processing, analysis and reporting of patient test results.
• Follow established quality control policies and document corrective actions when test systems deviate.
• Identify problems that may affect test performance and notify supervisor if needed.
• Perform a wide variety of laboratory procedures using manual and automated methods across multiple disciplines.
• Perform and document maintenance on instruments and equipment as needed.
• Review accuracy of patient results prior to reporting.
• Recognize age-specific differences in expected results from newborns to geriatrics.
• Ensure proficiency testing samples are tested correctly; avoid collaboration with other labs before reporting results.
• May be required to perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on various age groups.
• Assist in development and maintenance of laboratory policies and procedures.
• Adhere to all safety, infection control, emergency preparedness and HR policies.
• In supervisor absence, may be Lead Tech for the section or department.
• May have responsibilities related to LIS and/or POC.
• Other tasks as assigned by department manager/director.

Skills

ASCP certification

Hospital lab experience

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.

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 individuals education, training or experience and technical abilities.

Each individual performing the above procedures must:

• 1) adhere to the laboratorys procedures for the collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results.
• 2) follow the laboratorys established quality control policies and procedures in documenting all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratorys established performance specifications.
• 3) be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance and either correct the problem or immediately notify your immediate supervisor, Director, or Medical Director,
• 4) perform 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,
• 5) perform and document maintenance; daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed on instruments and equipment as appropriate,
• 6) review the accuracy of patient results prior to releasing or reporting,
• 7) recognize age specific differences in expected results for newborns to geriatrics,
• 8) ensure 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,
• 9) may be required to perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on various age groups from newborn to geriatrics,
• 10) assist in the development and maintenance of laboratory policies and procedures,
• 11) adheres to all department and hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources,
• 12) in the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned/identified as Lead Tech, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift,
• 13) may be assigned responsibilities related to LIS and/or POC.
• 14) other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

• ASCP certification, or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum two 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 493.1423).
• Current and Valid State License if the laboratory is located in a state where required.

Employment Status

Per Diem

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