Medical Technologist-Certified

Laboratory AssociatePenn 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?Entity: Penn Medicine Doylestown HealthDepartment: LabLocation: 595 West State Street, Doylestown PA 18901Hours: Full-Time EveningsJob Summary:To assist in the operation of the Laboratory sections.Accountabilities: Properly accessions and distributes Laboratory specimens. Knows correct specimen requirements and how to access the correct specimen requirements for all Laboratory testing. Knows the proper labeling requirements for specimens and can recognize those specimens, which do not meet the Laboratory standards for labeling. Recognizes specimens that are inappropriate for testing (hemolysis, QNS). Knows how to cancel specimens, inappropriate for testing, using correct documentation. Competently reorder tests that have been cancelled, ensuring that the correct patient account, the correct test, and the correct collection date and time is utilized. Promptly distributes specimens to the appropriate department so established TAT goals are met. Performs established Laboratory testing procedures. Independently perform all Laboratory testing as stated in procedure manuals. Prioritizes workload works efficiently and makes full use of work time. Follows established TATs for routine, urgent and STAT testing. Follows all established policies and procedures for Quality Control testing. Review QC, implement corrective action, and report exceptions. Perform routine instrument maintenance, calibrations, and basic troubleshooting of equipment. Judiciously use supplies and reagents. Notify supervisor when supplies are running low. Maintain an orderly workstation and communicate so that workflow between shifts is uninterrupted. Interprets Laboratory tests results to ensure quality patient care. Work is accurate and error-free, without edited results. Recognize abnormal results and follow established protocol for calling the physician/nursing unit. Identify and solve problems, knowing when to confer with the Lead/Senior Technologist. Troubleshoot out of range quality control, specimen requirement/integrity issues, and instrument malfunctions. Demonstrate critical thinking skills in order to interpret results. Promotes patient safety by compliance with Organizational/Departmental policies and procedures. Maintains confidentiality of customers and associates at all times. Timely completion of yearly competencies, mandatory job requirements (RAHE, Fire/Safety CE, BLS, Background Clearance, Fingerprinting, etc.) and Continuing Education. Keeps abreast of changes and exhibits a supportive professional attitude. Keeps abreast of and complies with contents in Laboratory Manual, DH Associate Manual, Infection Control Manual, Chemical/Safety Hygiene Manual, Computer and each Departmental Policy and Procedure Manuals. Communicate, consult and share pertinent information with coworkers and supervisors according to established channels and lines of authority. Able to admit errors and accepts responsibility for actions. Assists in training/orientation of Lab Associates and students. Participates in proficiency testing. Has knowledge of Performance Improvement initiatives. Complies with dress code of department. Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organizationQualifications:Bachelors Degree (MT) preferredLicenses, Registrations, and Certifications:ASCP or equivalent preferred (ie HEW) preferredWe 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 WorkWe 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.