Medical Technologist

SEH Saint Elizabeth Medical Center, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health coverage within 30 days

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Retirement match

Wellness programs

Internal mobility

Job summary

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is seeking a Medical Technologist to perform moderate and high complexity testing in the Clinical Laboratory. You will analyze specimens and report results per laboratory procedures while upholding compassionate patient care.

New graduates are welcome as we are a teaching hospital. You will gain experience with LIS/HIS systems and instrument workflows, with opportunities for mentorship and internal mobility within a patient‑centered care environment.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate Degree in Biological Science with NAACLS MT program and certification
• ASCP certification or Registry eligible within one year of hire
• Minimum internship or 6–12 months clinical MT experience

Responsibilities

• Perform moderate and high complexity testing according to procedures
• Analyze, verify, and report laboratory results timely
• Operate and maintain lab instruments; troubleshoot as needed
• Enter patient data into LIS/HIS systems accurately
• Adhere to safety, quality control, and regulatory guidelines
• Participate in quality assurance and continuing education

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Instrument troubleshooting

LIS/HIS data entry

Teamwork

Communication

Education

NAACLS MT program

ASCP Certification

Registry eligible

Tools

Epic/Beaker experience

Roche/Sysmex/IRIS instruments

Laboratory LIS/HIS software

Job description

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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

• - 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

New graduates from an accredited program are always welcome to apply. We are a teaching hospital. Our staff have a lot of experience with helping our newly graduated members gain a solid foundation in Laboratory Medicine

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 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. Preferred Specialized Knowledge: Instrumentation: Roche instrumentation is a plus Sysmex instrumentation is a plus ACL Top instrumentation is a plus IRIS instrumentation is a plus Software/LIS: Epic/Beaker experience is a plus Caresphere experience is a plus Hemohub experience is a plus Infinity experience is a plus Kind and Length of Experience: Minimum of 6-12 month of clinical internship as part of an approved MLS Training Program. Desirable FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Right Career.

Why Join Us

Right Here. If you’re looking for the right careers in healthcare, the right place to be is at St. Elizabeth. Join us, and you’ll take pride in the level of care we offer our community. St. Elizabeth Healthcare is one of the oldest, largest and most respected medical providers in the Northern Kentucky, southeastern Indiana and Greater Cincinnati region. Together with St. Elizabeth Physicians, the affiliated multi-specialty physician and advanced practice provider organization, we are transforming healthcare through innovative treatments, cutting-edge technology and a heart for our community. We’re right here, sharing one mission: to improve the health of the people we serve.