Medical Technologist / Medical Technician

ROXBOROUGH Memorial Hospital; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an award-winning team at a community-focused hospital dedicated to quality and compassion. As a Medical Technologist, you'll play a vital role in performing laboratory tests and ensuring accurate results. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with skilled professionals while contributing to the health of the community. With a commitment to excellence and patient care, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare. If you are passionate about laboratory science and patient outcomes, this opportunity awaits you!

Qualifications

• ASCP certification or equivalent is required.
• Minimum two years of hospital laboratory work experience.
• Bachelors Degree in relevant science field.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests authorized by CLIA and document results.
• Adhere to quality control policies and procedures.
• Capable of identifying problems affecting test performance.

Skills

Laboratory Procedures

Quality Control

Hematology

Blood Bank

Chemistry

Microbiology

Immunology

Venipuncture

Education

Bachelors Degree in Biological Science

ASCP Certification

Hospital Laboratory Experience

Job description

Medical Technologist / Medical Technician

Facility

Roxborough Memorial Hospital

Location

US-PA-Philadelphia

ID

2025-199807

Category

Clinical Professional

Position Type

Per Diem

Shift

Days

Job Type

Non-Exempt

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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. If you need special accommodation for 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

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, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. ASCP certification, or equivalent required

2. Minimum two years of hospital laboratory work experience

3. Bachelors Degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution, or other educational requirements as stated in CLIA (42 CFR 493.1489)

4. Current and Valid State License if the laboratory is located in a state where required.

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