Medical Laboratory Scientist - Microbiology - Part Time

Southern New Hampshire Health; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision coverage

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Competitive pay

CE reimbursement

403(b) retirement plan

Onsite gym access

Job summary

Elliot Health System is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist/Medical Technologist in the Microbiology Department at the Main Campus. This part-time role is 24 hours per week, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with weekend and holiday rotation. The department features molecular microbiology, Rotem coagulation, a full chemistry line, histology and cytology.

A bachelor’s degree is required; MT/MLS certification is preferred, with 2 years of bench microbiology experience. Phlebotomy experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Biology, Science or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Two years of bench work in clinical microbiology preferred.
• MT/MLS certification preferred or ASCP eligible.

Responsibilities

• Accurately perform laboratory tests and maintain sample integrity.
• Notify clinical personnel for critical results.
• Maintain records and documentation.
• Troubleshoot and document procedural issues.

Skills

Bench work in clinical microbiology

Phlebotomy experience

ASCP MT/MLS eligibility

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology/related field

Tools

Molecular microbiology instrumentation

Rotem coagulation system

Job description

Medical Lab Scientist/Medical Technologist in Microbiology Department Main Campus | Part Time 24 hours per week, 7am-330pm shifts, varied days; with weekend and holiday rotation

About the Elliot Hospital Laboratory:

The Elliot Hospital Laboratory is a full service 24/7 operation. We are both CAP and AABB accredited. In addition to traditional inpatient and outpatient work, the laboratory supports a Level II trauma center, Level III NICU, High Risk Maternity unit, three urgent cares, two cancer centers, a community health center and approximately 60 nursing and assisted living facilities. Our yearly billable volume is approximately 1.6 million tests.

In addition, our Blood bank is an American Red Cross Blood depot for the State of New Hampshire, supporting other hospital with urgent blood product needs.

About the Job

Medical Technologist’s work as part of the healthcare team to provide our patients with the best possible care. Staff work together with each other, patient providers and our Pathologists to help determine clinical outcomes for our patients. Our technical departments are state of the art with up to date instrumentation including, molecular microbiology, Rotem coagulation technology, a full chemistry line with refrigeration and up to date, histology and cytology departments.

What You’ll Do

• Accurately and precisely perform laboratory tests and maintain the integrity of samples throughout the process.
• Notify appropriate clinical personnel in the event of critical or life-threatening results.
• Maintain records and documentation
• Resolve and document procedural problems encountered in the daily workload.

What You'll Need

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Biology, Science or related field OR an equivalent combination of experience and education required. Individuals have up to two years from date of hire to complete degree requirement.

Two (2) years of current or recent bench work experience in a clinical microbiology lab strongly preferred. Experience in phlebotomy and specimen collection preferred.

Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) or MLS strongly preferred. ASCP certified or eligible.

What Elliot Health System Has to Offer

• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage
• Competitive pay
• Continuing Education Reimbursement Programs
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Multiple onsite gym locations with FREE access for employees (plus yoga, personal training and more)

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