PRN Medical Lab Scientist - Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

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Penn Presbyterian Medical Center (PPMC) has an outstanding opportunity for a Medical Lab Scientist to join the Blood Gas Lab and work alongside some of the best medical providers in Philadelphia in a Per Diem capacity.

PPMC, the Philadelphia region's top Level 1 Trauma Center, has an outstanding record of medical accomplishments, placing our patients at the core of everything we do. The "how" is important to us - how we treat our patients and each other, how we raise the bar every day to achieve excellence and how we contribute to the health of the community around us. PPMC has a community feel but is also part of the larger academic and research-based institution that is Penn Medicine. By joining PPMC, you get the best of both worlds and a genuine commitment to your professional growth and development.

Summary:

• Performs waived, moderate, and/or high-complexity tests and procedures in clinical laboratory sections under the direction of the Supervisor.
• Performs appropriately requested clinical laboratory analyses on all types of laboratory specimens, produces and documents accurate laboratory results for diagnosis and treatment of disease.
• May be required to perform phlebotomy for diagnostic testing on patients of all age groups.

Responsibilities:

• Applies knowledge and skills to perform accurately, all routine and complex laboratory procedures for which competency has been established and authorization to perform testing has been granted.
• Follows all lab pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical procedures covering specimen, analytical test system and result reporting requirements.
• Monitors, performs, and documents all Quality Control, maintenance, and calibration procedures according to established protocols and accreditation agency standards. Identifies issues/factors that adversely affect test performance.
• Provides technical support to staff, physicians, and personnel to resolve any issues related to laboratory testing. Starts up, shuts down, and performs maintenance of lab equipment and instruments.
• Takes appropriate corrective action according to established procedures when test system performance deviates from acceptable level.
• Documents all corrective actions taken including calling technical support.
• Immediately notifies Supervisor and/or Director if unable to resolve test system issue.
• Ensures test results are not reported until all corrective action has been taken, and test system is performing within specifications.
• Participates in Proficiency Testing and ensures proficiency testing is performed in the same manner as patient specimens.
• Maintains compliance with Proficiency Testing policies. As directed by the Supervisor, maintains and updates laboratory policies, procedure manuals and specified documents required for review by regulatory agencies.
• Ensures that all employees are kept up to date with these changes.
• Assists the supervisor in specified activities that ensure laboratory compliance with all accreditation agencies. Compliance with Competency accreditation guidelines is a staff responsibility that must be completed annually. May function as the General Supervisor for selected duties when required.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor of Arts or Science (Required)
  -Education Specialization: in MLS or other biological or chemical science or U.S. equivalent (substantiated by foreign credential evaluation statement)
• And Broad knowledge of various laboratory methods and techniques, quality assurance, in addition to PC and LIS knowledge
• MLS Certification by a minimum knowledge-based exam such as the Board of Certification (ASCP), equivalent or eligible to take such an exam preferred
• Candidates holding current certification as MLS II preferred

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.

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