MED TECH/LAB SCIENTIST - FULLTIME - DAYS

Beebe Healthcare; Lewes (DE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Beebe Healthcare seeks a Laboratory Technologist to perform, calculate and report routine and special laboratory tests in a coastal Delaware setting. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, troubleshooting, and teaching new staff.

Candidates should be able to interpret results, handle quality control data, and participate in evaluating new procedures. Entry-level graduates of an approved associate degree in a related science field are welcome; ASCP-MT or MLT preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in an appropriate science field; MLS/MLT program preferred.
• Strong communication skills with patients, physicians, and hospital staff.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Perform, calculate and report routine and special laboratory tests.
• Maintain equipment and troubleshoot issues; ensure quality control data and actions.
• Teach new employees and students and assist in evaluating new test procedures.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of work/storage areas; manage supplies.

Skills

Clear Communication

Confidentiality

Crisis Management

Customer Service

EHR Knowledge

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree in science field

Tools

ASCP MT/MLT

Job description

Why Beebe?

Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.

Overview

Performs, calculates and reports routine and special laboratory tests. Maintains equipment and troubleshoots problems. Evaluates results and quality control data. Serves as a resource and teaches new employees and students. Assists in evaluating new test procedures. The individual in this position must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the patient. In addition, she/he must possess the ability to assess patient data relative to age specific needs and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates technical knowledge and competence in performing expected responsibilities. Ability to perform laboratory skills. Performs and evaluates maintenance systems. Implements corrective action as appropriate. Performs and evaluates quality control data and implements corrective action. Ability to identify issues and processes requiring improvement. Ability to find, organize and use resources to improve outcomes. Monitors and evaluates training progress and makes recommendations for additional training. Assists in maintenance and ordering of supplies. Helps maintain organization and cleanliness of work/storage areas. Demonstrates the ability to function productively and independently, planning and prioritizing times and tasks to complete work assignments. Ability to maintain positive performance under a variety of conditions.

Qualifications

Will consider entry level graduates of an approved associate degree program in an appropriate science field and eligibility as medical technologist. Able to communicate effectively, pleasantly, cooperatively, and discretely with patients, physicians, hospital employees, and the general public. Able to work under pressure. Willingness to increase knowledge of laboratory/hospital functions. Demonstration of creativity, initiative and problem solving.

ASCP-MT or MLT or equivalent preferred

Competencies Skills

• Essential: Clear Communication Skills Both Written and Verbal
• Able To Keep Confidential Information Regarding Patients, Team Members
• Able To Withstand Crisis Situations
• Has Skills to Provides Customer Service to Patients, Team Members and Visitors
• Knowledge And Experience with Electronic Health Records

Credentials

Nonessential: ASCP-MEDTECH - MLT OR MT

Education

Essential:Associate or bachelor's degreeor equivalent, preferablyin an accredited Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) program or Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) program.Bachelors preferred.

Entry

USD $28.83/Hr.

Max

USD $44.69/Hr.