What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist position at Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System?
Description
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?
General Summary Statement
Assist in the oversight of the operations of the section. Assist in scheduling and staffing. Act as a point person for trouble shooting and problem solving. Handle phone inquires from physicians and other staff members. Performs a variety of routine and complex tests in all laboratory sections. Demonstrates thorough knowledge of laboratory operations, testing procedures, department policies. Authorized by the laboratory director to perform testing (and result reporting*) in the clinical laboratory for which they have been proved competent. Works under minimal supervision for specimen processing, test performance, and result reporting. Note: *Supervisory or director review is not required to report clinical laboratory results.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Accomplishes routine and stat testing within established guidelines and produces accurate results.
Makes correct judgments about the validity of test results based on quality control data and
patient status.
Accommodates increased workload at peak times and maintains quality of results
Orients and instructs new employees or students in the performance of tests, use of equipment,
and laboratory section protocols as assigned.
Performs testing independently, demonstrating a thorough knowledge of department protocols
and theoretical aspects of testing procedures.
Maintains complete and accurate logs or documents, as required, according to section
protocols.
Uses autoverification and associated technologies to release results where validated. Verifies non-autoverified results before release. Consults supervisor for assistance when necessary
Recognizes critical values and reportable results according to protocol. Reports critical results appropriately to authorized caregivers and documents this action in the laboratory information system.
Reports and documents QA related incidents to the ENP Technical Coordinator.
Understands and performs information system functions necessary for operations
Assist in scheduling and staffing including call-outs and last minute scheduling changes.
May share on-call responsibilities with the technical coordinator of third shift
Demonstrates a proficiency in blood banking policy and procedures
Accepts constructive feedback about performance or behaviors and shows evidence of change.
Familiarity with Laboratory Exposure Control Plan which includes the Chemical Hygiene Plan, Hazard Communication Program and OSHA Blood Borne Pathogen standard and applies standard precautions to work practices and knows how to appropriately deal with chemical or biological spills.|
Recommends new approaches to solving operational problems, issues or concerns
Education Training and Experience
Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Science. Must qualify to perform high complexity testing per CLIA regulations.
Licensure/Certification
MLS Certification by a minimum knowledge based exam such as the Board of Certification (ASCP) or equivalent required.
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.
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?
General Summary Statement
Assist in the oversight of the operations of the section. Assist in scheduling and staffing. Act as a point person for trouble shooting and problem solving. Handle phone inquires from physicians and other staff members. Performs a variety of routine and complex tests in all laboratory sections. Demonstrates thorough knowledge of laboratory operations, testing procedures, department policies. Authorized by the laboratory director to perform testing (and result reporting*) in the clinical laboratory for which they have been proved competent. Works under minimal supervision for specimen processing, test performance, and result reporting. Note: *Supervisory or director review is not required to report clinical laboratory results.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Accomplishes routine and stat testing within established guidelines and produces accurate results.
Makes correct judgments about the validity of test results based on quality control data and
patient status.
Accommodates increased workload at peak times and maintains quality of results
Orients and instructs new employees or students in the performance of tests, use of equipment,
and laboratory section protocols as assigned.
Performs testing independently, demonstrating a thorough knowledge of department protocols
and theoretical aspects of testing procedures.
Maintains complete and accurate logs or documents, as required, according to section
protocols.
Uses autoverification and associated technologies to release results where validated. Verifies non-autoverified results before release. Consults supervisor for assistance when necessary
Recognizes critical values and reportable results according to protocol. Reports critical results appropriately to authorized caregivers and documents this action in the laboratory information system.
Reports and documents QA related incidents to the ENP Technical Coordinator.
Understands and performs information system functions necessary for operations
Assist in scheduling and staffing including call-outs and last minute scheduling changes.
May share on-call responsibilities with the technical coordinator of third shift
Demonstrates a proficiency in blood banking policy and procedures
Accepts constructive feedback about performance or behaviors and shows evidence of change.
Familiarity with Laboratory Exposure Control Plan which includes the Chemical Hygiene Plan, Hazard Communication Program and OSHA Blood Borne Pathogen standard and applies standard precautions to work practices and knows how to appropriately deal with chemical or biological spills.|
Recommends new approaches to solving operational problems, issues or concerns
Education Training and Experience
Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Science. Must qualify to perform high complexity testing per CLIA regulations.
Licensure/Certification
MLS Certification by a minimum knowledge based exam such as the Board of Certification (ASCP) or equivalent required.
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.