Medical Technologist

St. Elizabeth Healthcare; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive health coverage within 1

Retirement savings with employer match

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Wellness and recognition programs

Career advancement through mentorship

Job summary

This position performs Laboratory testing in the Clinical Laboratory. The Medical Technologist handles moderate and highly complex testing, analyzes specimens, and reports results per protocol and procedures.

It requires maintaining quality control, accurate data entry in LIS/HIS, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards while supporting patient care and department goals.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate Degree in Biological Science with NAACLS approved Medical Technology program and certification from a nationally recognized certifying agency.
• Baccalaureate Degree in Biological Science with NAACLS approved Medical Technology program plus ASCP Certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform moderate and high complexity testing in the clinical laboratory according to procedures.
• Ensure accuracy of testing per manufacturer guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory equipment and supplies.
• Record patient data in LIS/HIS and report results promptly.
• Conduct quality control and participate in proficiency testing as part of the Laboratory Quality Plan.
• Maintain a safe environment and follow protective equipment procedures.
• Pursue continuing education and participate in department training programs.
• Identify cost‑saving opportunities and support budgetary parameters.

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Biological Science with NAACLS approved Medical Technology program

ASCP Certification or certification from a nationally recognized certifying agency

Job description

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Job Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

20

Why You’ll Love Working with St. Elizabeth Healthcare

At St. Elizabeth Healthcare, every role supports our mission to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to the communities we serve. For more than 160 years, St. Elizabeth Healthcare has been a trusted provider of quality care across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. We’re guided by our mission to improve the health of the communities we serve and by our values of excellence, integrity, compassion, and teamwork. Our associates are the heart of everything we do.

Benefits That Support You

We invest in you — personally and professionally.

Enjoy:

• 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

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:

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.

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 along with ASCP Certification

Specialized Knowledge:

None

Kind and Length of Experience:

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

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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