Medical Technologist - Full Time

St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne, PA; Darby (Delaware County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital is seeking a Medical Technologist for full-time day shift. The role focuses on operating laboratory information systems, performing analytical testing, and ensuring accurate, timely reporting of results.

The technologist will utilize the Meditech lab system for specimen processing, results, and inquiries, while maintaining quality control and adhering to downtime procedures. A degree in Medical Technology and MLT/ASCP certification are required.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Medical Technology.
• MLT (ASCP) certification, LA (ASCP) certification, or meet training/experience requirements for MLT.

Responsibilities

• Operate and support daily laboratory information systems.
• Work with Meditech lab system for specimen processing, results, and inquiries.
• Perform testing with accuracy and timely reporting of results.
• Troubleshoot instrument and system issues and document corrective actions.
• Monitor quality control and maintain appropriate reagents and solutions.
• Adhere to downtime procedures and centralized help desk protocols.

Skills

Laboratory information systems

Meditech Lab System

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate's degree in Medical Technology

MLT (ASCP) certification

LA (ASCP) certification

Tools

Meditech Lab System

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description:

Job Title: Medical Technologist

Employment Type: Full-Time, 40 hours per wee

Shift: Days
Location: Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital

As a Medical Technologist you will

• Have skills related to the daily operation of information systems used in laboratory services.
• Have appropriate working knowledge of the Meditech lab system for specimen.
• Process, order, resulting, inquiry functions and troubleshooting.
• Be knowledgeable of downtime procedure, both short and long term.
• Utilize computer system for job-related tasks only.
• Is aware of centralized help desk notification process (i.e., email / 7777 ).

Laboratory Organizational Skills

• Works to produce lab tests in an efficient organized manner.
• Effectively prioritizes work.
• Actively adheres to the department’s STAT protocol.
• Understands that ER specimens are prioritized as STAT.
• Is skilled at assigning appropriate priority to samples received.
• Knows that critical and STAT results must be called and attended to immediately.
• Understands the entire workflow process for assigned work area.
• Skilled in multitasking without jeopardizing quality and timeliness of work.
• Focused on details related to workflow.
• Maintains and meets established turnaround times by maintaining an organized work process.

Technical Skills

• Sufficient knowledge of QC, protocol and procedures and brings exceptions immediately to manager.
• Assists in problem solving, troubleshooting and maintenance and documents corrective actions.
• Presents problems in a timely manner to management.
• Efficiently and accurately performs assigned analytical testing using independent judgment as appropriate.
• Shares and demonstrates technical skills with students, technologists, and technicians.
• Assists management in the evaluation of new instruments and methodologies.
• Participates in continuing education, competencies, and in-services.
• Performs proficiency testing.
• Prepares solutions and reagents used in conducting tests.
• Monitors refrigerator, freezer and/or incubator temperatures following up appropriately when temperatures are out of expected range.
• Appropriately and efficiently receives and processes all specimens brought to the lab.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Medical Technology
• MLT (ASCP) certified, LA (ASCP) certified, or meet the training and/or experience requirements for MLT certification.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.