Medical Laboratory Technician/Scientist - Evening Shift

Christiana Care Health System; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health system in Maryland seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician/Scientist for evening shifts to conduct laboratory tests, ensure quality control, and maintain testing equipment. Ideal candidates will possess relevant degrees and certifications, joining a recognized organization committed to improving health outcomes and employee well-being.

Benefits

Full Medical, Dental, Vision insurance benefits

403 (b) with employer match

Generous paid time off

12 week paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Degree in medical laboratory technology or related field required.
• ASCP (MLT) certification preferred.
• Ability to perform various laboratory tests and maintain equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform all test procedures accurately as per manual.
• Conduct instrument maintenance and quality control checks.
• Document and verify laboratory results in a timely manner.

Skills

Quality control

Preventative maintenance

Documenting results

Safety adherence

Education

Associate or bachelor's degree in medical laboratory technology

Associate or bachelor's degree in chemical, physical or biological science

Military medical laboratory procedures course

Job description

The ChristianaCare Laboratory located on the Cecil campus in Elkton, MD, is currently recruiting for a Medical Laboratory Technician/Scientist. This position is Evening shift (3:00pm - 11:30pm.) Every other weekend, and rotating holidays per year required.

Responsibilities:

• Accurately performs all test procedures as listed in the procedure manual.

• Performs and records all scheduled instrument preventative maintenance procedures.

• Follows established quality control procedures, documenting corrective action if necessary.

• Adheres to all turnaround times, documents calls as necessary, verifies critical values and specimen identification.

• Verifies completion of all stat results and all routine results in a timely manner.

• Records workload and other statistics into computer system as necessary.

• Performs assigned work safely adhering to established department safety rules and practices.

• Performs other related duties as instructed.

Requirements:

• Associate or bachelor's degree in medical laboratory technology, or

• Associate or bachelor's degree in chemical, physical or biological science, or,

• Completed an official military medical laboratory procedures course of at least 50 weeks duration and have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician)

• ASCP (MLT) certification preferred.

When you become an employee at ChristianaCare, you are joining a robust healthcare organization that truly cares about their patients and their caregivers. For the second consecutive year, Forbes magazine has ranked ChristianaCare as one of the best large health systems to work for in the United States! Guided by excellence and love, our Caregivers enjoy a multitude of employee benefits that include:

• Full Medical, Dental, Vision and other insurance benefits

• 403 (b) with an employer match

• Diverse and Inclusive culture

• Generous paid time off with annual roll-over and opportunities to cash out

• 12 week paid parental leave

About Christiana Care:

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, ChristianaCare is one of the country’s most dynamic health systems, centered on improving health outcomes, making high-quality care more accessible and lowering health care costs. ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of outpatient services, home health care, medical aid units, two hospitals (1,227 beds), a Level I trauma center and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care and women’s health. ChristianaCare is a not-for-profit teaching health system with more than 260 residents and fellows. We are continually ranked by US News & World Report as a Best Hospital. With our unique, data-powered care coordination service and a focus on population health and value-based care, ChristianaCare is shaping the future of health care.