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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?

**Hours:** Evenings/ Rotating Weekend and holiday availability required, availability a minimum of 4 shifts per month.

1-9:30 or 3-11:30 depending on bench assignments

Summary:

+ To perform complex study procedures within the clinical section assigned. Must be capable of competing assigned tasks using complicated automated instrumentation and techniques. Work independently with attention to detail to interpret complex test results and resolve instrument and/or serologic problems. Performs all duties in accordance with the applicable regulatory requirements. Must also perform special responsibilities as assigned by the Section Supervisor involving the QC/PM Programs.

Responsibilities:

+ Performs and interprets basic and advanced technical procedures on blood samples and completes required quality control. Maintains equipment, reagents and other supplies to assure the quality and accuracy of test procedures. Performs preventive maintenance and performance checks on departmental equipment. Knows and helps oversee compliance with applicable federal and state laws. Assumes complete responsibility for the accuracy of study results.

Credentials:

+ American Society for Clinical Pathology (Required)

+ Medical Technologist (Required)

Education or Equivalent Experience:

+ Bachelor’s degree in chemical, biological, or laboratory science/medical technology science required.

+ **Non-US based education/ Education obtained abroad needs to be evaluated and certified as per US Standards** (This evaluation and recognition can be obtained via World Services Education (WES))

Related Work Experience

+ Recent experience in a **CLINICAL** laboratory setting **( required for this position)**

+ **ASCP CERTIFIED**

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.

Salary Range:

$29.48 - $47.01/Hourly

As part of their job offer, successful candidates are provided a specific rate, taking into consideration various factors including experience and education.

Click here (https://www.uphshrandyou.com/public/welcome) for information on UPHS’s Benefits.

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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