Medical Technologist

St. Elizabeth HealthCare; Edgewood (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and health coverage

Generous paid time off

Retirement savings with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Wellness programs

Job summary

St. Elizabeth HealthCare is seeking a Medical Technologist for part-time positions in Edgewood and Fort Thomas, Kentucky. The role involves performing complex laboratory testing, ensuring quality control, and maintaining laboratory equipment. Candidates should possess a Baccalaureate Degree in Biological Science and certification from a recognized agency.

Benefits include competitive pay, health coverage, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Completion of a NAACLS approved Medical Technology program.
• Certification from a nationally recognized certifying agency.
• Minimum of 6-12 months clinical internship.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing on specimens according to protocols.
• Troubleshoot and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Participate in quality assurance and safety audits.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Troubleshooting laboratory equipment

Quality assurance

Data accuracy

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Biological Science

Job description

Job Summary:

This position performs laboratory testing in the Clinical Laboratory. The Medical Technologist performs moderate and highly complex testing in the clinical laboratory, responsible for the analysis of laboratory specimens and subsequent result reporting according to laboratory protocol and procedures.

Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.

Job Description:

PRN openings available for Grant County and Fort Thomas.

Part‑time position at Fort Thomas 1st shift.

Part‑time position at Edgewood (Blood Bank) 1st shift.

Job Duties:

Understands all principle(s) involved in assigned procedures and applies this knowledge to the clinical situation or outcomes in clinical diagnosis management of the patient. (See department competency sheet.) Must be able to determine if specimen integrity issues, patient medication(s), other interfering substances that could affect patient testing results.

Operates, troubleshoots and maintains laboratory equipment, supplies; and performs procedures to ensure high quality, accurate and cost effective results in all areas of the laboratory.

Ensures accuracy of testing per manufacturer’s guidelines and all applicable regulation. Interfaces with Hot Lines and service personnel to oversee proper functionality and repair of instruments.

Reports results within time limits established for procedures, reports results for STAT, critical values and other categories as defined by Laboratory policy.

Records patient data and other information quickly and accurately in the Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) and Hospital Information Systems (HIS) to ensure appropriate turnaround time and effective retrieval of patient testing results.

Collects and/or processes specimens according to laboratory policies and procedures for timely and accurate testing.

Performs and documents quality control as specified for each procedure meeting established internal and regulatory guidelines, accurately analyzes quality control results obtained before accepting and reporting patient testing results. Follow policies and procedures whenever tests systems are not within established acceptable levels. Notifies Supervisor or designee of discrepant quality control results.

Participates in Quality Assurance activities to meet the Laboratory Quality Plan. Follows policies and procedures whenever tests systems are not within established acceptable levels. Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of results. Initiates, investigates and implements all necessary corrective action(s). Documents follow-up in the electronic software to resolve variances in procedures and outcome(s). Must correct the problems or immediately notify the supervisor or designee.

Performs proficiency testing in the same manner as patient specimens as part of the Laboratory Quality Plan.

Ensures a safe environment by demonstrating knowledge of techniques, procedures and correct use of protective barrier equipment.

Participates in the Laboratory Safety team to assist in Safety Audits, training and review of Laboratory Safety Policies.

Enhances professional growth development of self, department staff, other hospital personnel, community and students by participation in continuing education, in-service training and the School of Medical Technology lectures and bench training. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Ensures that all cost saving activities occur to meet all financial budgetary parameters and works with Supervisor/designee to ensure the most cost effective processes have been implemented, i.e. ordering reagents on time, ensuring correct orders are received, rotating stock to minimize waste, effective use of all resources to minimize waste.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days.
• Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules.
• Retirement savings with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
• Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs.
• Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility.

Qualifications:

Education, Credentials, Licenses:

Baccalaureate Degree in a Biological Science with completion of a NAACLS approved Medical Technology program along with certification from a nationally recognized certifying agency.

OR

Baccalaureate Degree in a Biological Science with completion of a NAACLS approved Medical Technology program with ASCP Certification.

OR

CLIA ’88 Equivalent (HEW/HHS Certification).

OR

Registry Eligible – Baccalaureate Degree in a Biological Science and have completed a NAACLS accredited MT/CLS program AND be certified within a year of eligibility or be certified one year from date of hire.

Registry Eligible for a Section Certification – must have a Baccalaureate Degree with a minimum of five years technical experience in ONE of the Clinical Areas of the Laboratory.

Specialized Knowledge:

None.

Kind and Length of Experience:

Minimum of 6-12 months of clinical internship as part of an approved MLS Training Program.

FLSA Status:

Non‑Exempt.