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Form of workResponsibilities WHY JOIN JEFFERSON? In keeping with Jefferson's Mission, We Improve Lives, it is our goal to recruit, retain, develop and reward highly qualified employees. If you are enthusiastic, caring and dedicated to service excellence, we invite you to consider joining Jefferson.
Jefferson encourages its employees to expand their knowledge and develop their careers through growth opportunities and continuing education. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits plan that includes, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; Wellness Credit Program; Tuition Assistance; and Generous Paid Time Off. JOB SUMMARY The Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Technician (MT/MLT) performs and monitors various medical laboratory analyses of patient specimens to provide accurate test results for confirming clinical diagnoses and treatment therapies.
RESPONSIBILITIES Perform laboratory analysis following documented procedures. This includes performing PCR (polymerase chain reaction) based molecular assays, possesing basic knowledge of molecular biology and molecular technologies, and executing all tasks with attention to details. Verify and report laboratory findings in a timely and accurate fashion.
Follow all established regulations related to specimen processing, QC, lab safety, etc. MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Associate's Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology required Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology preferred 1 year experience and/or training in a laboratory setting ASCP certification in MB (Molecular Biology), MT, MLS, or MLT preferred. Conditions of Employment Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jefferson's clinical entities or at the University.
If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from Jefferson. Closing Statement Jefferson includes Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health, a dynamic university and health system with broad reach across the Delaware Valley. Jefferson is the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in Philadelphia based on total licensed beds.
Through the merger of Thomas Jefferson University and Philadelphia University in 2017, our University includes ten colleges and four schools. We are an NCAA Division II university and an R2 national doctoral university offering undergraduate and graduate-level programs that provide students with a forward-thinking education in architecture, business, design, engineering, fashion and textiles, health, medicine and social science. Jefferson Health, the clinical arm of Thomas Jefferson University, has grown from a three-hospital academic health center in 2015, to an 18-hospital health system through mergers and combinations that include hospitals at Abington Health, Aria Health, Kennedy Health, Magee Rehabilitation and Einstein Healthcare Network.
We have over 50 outpatient and urgent care centers; ten Magnet-designated hospitals (recognized by the ANCC for nursing excellence); the NCI-designated Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center (one of only 70 in the country and one of only two in the region); and one of the largest faculty-based telehealth networks in the country. In 2021, Jefferson Health became the sole owner of HealthPartners Plan, a not-for-profit health maintenance organization in Southeastern Pennsylvania. We are the first health system regionally to create an aligned payer-provider partnership.
Jefferson's mission, vision and values create an organization that attracts the best and the brightest students, faculty, staff, and healthcare professionals, as well as the most visionary leaders to drive exceptional results. OUR MISSION: We improve lives. OUR VISION: Reimagining health, education and discovery to create unparalleled value OUR VALUES: Put People First, Be Bold & Think Differently and Do the Right Thing As an employer, Jefferson maintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment.
Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans. Par Reference Code 94974
