Medical Laboratory Scientist - Midnight Shift

ChristianaCare; West Grove (PA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

ChristianaCare is seeking personnel for the Midnight Shift in the General Lab, Blood Bank, Microbiology, and Cancer Center sections. The role requires competency across Hematology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Flow Cytometry, and related testing procedures to support diagnosis and treatment.

Strong adherence to QA and safety procedures is essential. Minimum education includes a BS in Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Science with no mandatory experience; recent graduates are

Qualifications

• Knowledge of clinical laboratory techniques and procedures.
• Ability to use computer software and laboratory information systems.
• ASCP eligible or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Performs test procedures accurately as described in the procedure manual.
• Verifies specimen identification and processes orders.
• Adheres to established turnaround times and documents calls and critical values.
• Performs and records preventive maintenance and basic troubleshooting.
• Follows safety policies and reports unsafe conditions.
• Participates in quality assurance as directed by leadership.

Skills

Hematology

Chemistry

Urinalysis

Coagulation

Flow Cytometry

Education

BS in Medical Technology

BS in Medical Laboratory Science

Job description

Midnight Shift

PRIMARY FUNCTION:Performs laboratory testing and associated activities to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.

PRIMARY SECTION FUNCTION

General Lab

• Competency in Hematology and/or
• Competency in Chemistry and/or
• Competency in Urinalysis and/or
• Competency in Coagulation and/or
• Competency in Special Chem/Heme and/or
• Competency in Flow Cytometry

Blood Bank

• Competency at Window (Receiving/Dispensing) bench; and
• Competency at Automation Testing bench; and
• Competency at Manual Testing bench; and
• Competency at Components bench; and
• Competency with Wilmington site‑specific tasks, if/as applicable.

Microbiology

• Accurately performs and maintains competency in the interpretation of microbiological cultures, direct specimen smears and antibiotic susceptibility testing on clinically relevant organisms associated with infectious disease syndromes.
• Accurately perform quality control procedures including recording and follow up of any out of limit procedures. Documents corrective action as necessary.
• Uses the laboratory computer to process test requests including the inoculation of clinical specimens to microbiological media.
• Adheres to turn around times. Documents calls as necessary, verifying critical values and specimen identification.

Cancer Center

• Accurately performs and maintains competency in Chemistry, Hematology and Urinalysis.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs all test procedures accurately as described in the procedure manual.

Verifies specimen identification, processes orders, adheres to established turnaround times, documents calls, and verifies critical values.

Follows established quality control procedures, and documents corrective actions as necessary.

Performs and records all scheduled preventive maintenance procedures. Performs basic troubleshooting and calls appropriate hotline when necessary.

Follows all ChristianaCare and laboratory safety policies. Reviews laboratory safety manual annually.

Cooperates with leadership and co‑workers and maintains a good rapport with other departments. Presents a professional, well-groomed appearance at all times. Answers the telephone courteously and promptly.

Participates in quality assurance as directed by section leadership.

Attend departmental Inservice and staff meetings as required.

Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices; reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.

Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

BS in Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory ScienceBS in a chemical, physical, biological science

No laboratory work experience required, recent graduate acceptable.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge of clinical laboratory techniques and procedures.Knowledge of infection prevention techniques and procedures.Knowledge of quality assurance principles and techniques.Ability to understand ChristianaCare and departmental laboratory policies and procedures.Ability to coordinate simultaneous tests and procedures with accuracy.Ability to interact professionally with coworkers and other hospital caregivers.Ability to understand appropriate regulatory and accreditation requirements.Ability to use computer software.Skill in the use of automated laboratory equipment.Skill in manual dexterity and normal color vision.Skill in oral and written communications.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

ASCP eligible or equivalent

Hourly Pay Range:

$29.80 - $44.71This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.