Medical Technologist / Medical Technician

Prime Healthcare; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated laboratory professionals to join their team. This role involves performing complex laboratory tests, ensuring quality control, and maintaining high standards of patient care. With a rich history of serving the community, the hospital offers a supportive environment for personal and professional growth. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare and possess the necessary qualifications, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• ASCP certification or equivalent required.
• Minimum two years of hospital laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex tests and adhere to laboratory procedures.
• Maintain instruments and document results accurately.
• Develop and maintain laboratory policies and procedures.

Skills

Laboratory Testing

Quality Control

Venipuncture

Patient Result Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences

ASCP Certification

Hospital Laboratory Experience

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 serving the medical and healthcare needs of the Roxborough, Manayunk, East Falls, and northwest Philadelphia communities for over a century, since 1890. The hospital's School of Nursing has been educating nurses since 1898. It is accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, the nation's oldest and largest hospital accreditation agency.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants based on veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. If you need special accommodations during the application process, please contact Human Resources. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

Responsibilities

1. Perform waived, moderate, or highly complex tests authorized by CLIA, Bus. & Prof. Code Section 1204, with skills appropriate to your education, training, and experience.
2. Adhere to laboratory procedures for collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results.
3. Follow established quality control policies and document corrective actions when test systems deviate from performance specifications.
4. Identify problems affecting test performance and correct or report them immediately.
5. Perform various laboratory procedures using manual and automated methods across disciplines such as Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, and Immunology.
6. Maintain and document instruments and equipment as required.
7. Review the accuracy of patient results before reporting.
8. Recognize age-specific differences in expected results from newborns to geriatrics.
9. Ensure proficiency testing samples are processed as with patient samples, avoiding collaboration with other labs before reporting results.
10. Perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on various age groups if required.
11. Assist in developing and maintaining laboratory policies and procedures.
12. Adhere to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources policies.
13. In the absence of a supervisor, may serve as Lead Tech with responsibility for the section or department during their shift.
14. May handle responsibilities related to LIS and/or POC.
15. Perform other tasks as assigned by the department manager/director.

Qualifications

Education, Experience, and Training:

• ASCP certification or equivalent required.
• Minimum two years of hospital laboratory experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in chemical, physical, biological sciences, or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution, or other educational requirements as per CLIA (42 CFR 493.1489).
• Current and valid State License if required by the state.