Medical Laboratory Technician/Medical Technician - Nights

Frederick Health Hospital, Inc.; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Frederick Health Hospital, Inc. seeks a full-time Medical Laboratory Technician/Medical Technician for the night shift (10:00 PM–6:30 AM) with rotating weekends and holidays in Frederick, MD.

The role supports pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic workflows and requires CAHEA-accredited MT training or equivalent. Responsibilities include performing eligible moderate/high complexity tests, maintaining quality control, and ensuring accurate recordkeeping.

Qualifications

• Proficient with general lab equipment and basic data entry.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in reporting results.
• Proficient with basic computer applications and lab instruments.

Responsibilities

• Performs moderate/high complexity tests as authorized by the Lab Director.
• Follows specimen handling, test analyses, reporting and records procedures.
• Maintains records showing proficiency testing samples are tested as patient specimens.
• Adheres to QC policies, calibrations and maintenance of instruments.
• Identifies problems that may affect test performance and escalates as needed.
• Documents corrective actions when test systems deviate from specifications.

Skills

Laboratory equipment

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Education

Associate's degree in Medical Technology or related science

Tools

LIS software

Job description

Medical Laboratory Technician/Medical Technician - Nights

Job Category: Allied Health

Requisition Number: MEDIC012731

• Posted : October 5, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Description

Frederick Health is seeking a full-time Medical Laboratory Technician / Medical Technician. This is a 10pm to 6:30am night shift position with rotating weekends and holidays.

Job Summary

Supports, and is responsible for incorporating into job performance, the Frederick Health (FH) mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy and adheres to the FH Compliance Program, including following all regulatory requirements and the FH Standards of Behavior.

The Medical Laboratory Technician performs laboratory procedures in a timely and accurate manner according to established hospital and departmental policies and procedures. This position performs functional duties in the Pre-Analytic, Analytic, and Post-Analytic phases in the Laboratory Path of Work flow. May be required to share responsibility to delegate work assignments for self and coworkers in the absence of a supervisor or lead. Must comply with the CLIA standards, listed as responsibilities under 42CFR493.1495 for high complexity testing and 42CFR493.1425 for moderate complexity testing personnel

Example of Essential Functions

• Performs only those moderate/ high complexity test that are authorized by the Laboratory Medical Director and require a degree of skill commensurate with the individual’s education, training or experience, and technical abilities.
• Follows the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Performs and Maintains records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
• Adheres to the laboratory’s quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.
• Follows the laboratory’s established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance.
• Is capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the general supervisor, technical supervisor, or Laboratory Medical Director.
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of general types of laboratory equipment (centrifuge, microscope, etc.) keyboard, LIS, calculators, fax, auto analyzers. Basic computer skills required.

Minimum Education, Training, and Experience Required

• Associate’s degree and successful completion of a Medical Technology program which is accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA), or Associate’s degree in a laboratory related science such as Biology or Chemistry and equivalent training, education, and experience (such as military training)
• One year of full-time clinical laboratory experience preferred with Associate’s degree and completion of a Medical Technology program. One year of full-time clinical laboratory experience required for laboratory science Associate’s Degree such as Biology or Chemistry.

Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skills in providing appropriate care/contact for patients in the following age groups:

Performance of job does not require patient contact

Physical Demands

Sedentary - Light Work - Lifting up to 15 pounds on an infrequent basis (less than one lift every three minutes). While work is mostly done sitting, a certain amount of walking or standing is often necessary.

Ergonomic Risk Factors

Repetition: Repeating the same motion over and over again places stress on the muscles and tendons. The severity of risk depends on how often the action is repeated, the speed of the movement, the required force and muscles involved.

Working Conditions

A. Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Risk: Category A – WILL have exposure to blood or body fluids.

Reporting Relationship: Reports to Supervisor

Caring for you as you care for the CommUNITY

Frederick Health offers a comprehensive and affordable benefits package. Health, Dental and Vision insurance are offered the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment to all employees hired to work at least 20 hours per week and we offer multiple plans to best meet your and your family's needs. Life insurance, Short-Term Income Replacement and Long-Term Disability are employer paid for eligible employees. Frederick Health offers a robust Paid Time Off program for eligible employees. Our 403B retirement plan helps you save for your retirement and includes an employer match to eligible employees. All employees have access to free financial planning sessions. We also offer an educational assistance program to support your education goals as well as an employer paid Employee Assistance Program.

Pay is based on experience, skills and education. If position is part-time, salary will be pro-rated based on scheduled hours. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on specialty if applicable. Non-Exempt positions may have shift differential and/or Overtime paid, if applicable.

Hourly range: $24.27 - $33.99

Equal Opportunity Employer

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