Medical Technologist (Core Lab) - part time, evenings

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Medical Technologist (Core Lab) - part time, evenings

Job ID: 324319

Category: Medical Laboratory/Pathology

Work Type: PT 20+ HOURS

Location: Lancaster, PA, United States

Work Schedule: PT - 2:30pm - 11pm + every 4th weekend

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Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life\'s work?

LOCATION: Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster, PA

SCHEDULE: Part time (20 hours per week), evening shift from 2:30pm-11:30pm, up to every 4th weekend rotation, 2-3 holidays per year

SIGN-ON BONUS: Up to $2500.00 (based on hours worked per week) with a 2-year commitment. Eligible external candidates only.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs and documents Quality Control. Verifies functioning of instruments.
• Performs initial evaluation and handling of incoming specimens: separation, centrifugation and preservation procedures; sorts and organizes specimen batches.
• Organizes, labels and numbers specimen, worksheets, and appropriate test materials in test set-up. Measures and dispenses specimens and reagents in test system.
• Monitors manual functions of test system and instruments to assure accuracy and precision; performs and runs standards, patient samples, programmed controls through automated or manual protocols.
• Records and evaluates programmed quality control results according to established control limits; follows corrective action procedures for out-of-control situations.
• Perform patient and control testing on unit-specific Point of Care testing, according to Lab regulatory standards. Report results and findings to the Licensed Care worker.
• May perform periodic QC review.
• Enters test results and related data into laboratory computer and into logbook after controls are evaluated and found to be within limits; calls "alert values" to appropriate caregivers. Accurately reports test results, understanding the inter-relationships between patient condition, medication and timing of specimen collection.
• May perform competency assessments.
• May provide orientation training to testing personnel.
• Performs routine scheduled maintenance, cleaning and decontamination of instruments, equipment, and work areas not cleaned by Environmental Services personnel.
• Exhibits appropriate professionalism and work ethic in accordance with Core Values.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• HS Diploma GED
• Associate's degree in medical laboratory technician
• Completion of a medical lab science program or medical lab technician.
• MT, MLT or issued by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists equivalent or eligible to take such exam. May have Laboratory area specific certification.
• One 1 year of clinical internship or Laboratory experience.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life\'s Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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