Medical Technologist / Medical Lab Tech / Medical Lab Scientist

St. Elizabeth Healthcare; Edgewood (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage beginning 30 days

Paid time off with flexible schedules

Employer 401k match

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Wellness programs

Internal mobility and mentorship

Job summary

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is seeking a Medical Technologist to perform moderate and high complexity testing in the Clinical Laboratory, reporting results per protocol.

The role emphasizes accuracy, patient safety, and adherence to regulatory standards. New graduates and experienced MLS candidates are invited to apply, as we are a teaching hospital.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biological science with NAACLS MLS program completion.
• ASCP Certification is required or preferred.
• Experience with LIS software and clinical lab procedures is valued.

Responsibilities

• Performs moderate and high complexity testing in the clinical laboratory.
• Reports results within defined time frames and manages data in LIS/HIS.
• Maintains quality control and participates in QA activities.
• Operates and troubleshoots laboratory equipment.
• Supports safety and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality Assurance

Laboratory Safety

Education

Biological Science degree with NAACLS MLS program

ASCP Certification

Tools

Epic/Beaker LIS

Caresphere

Hemohub

Infinity

Roche instrumentation

Sysmex instrumentation

ACL Top

IRIS instrumentation

Job description

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Job Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

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:

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

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:

Must be a generalist in heme and chemistry

Should have current experience with performing differentials. A strong background in abnormal differentials: highly recommended, but not required.

High volume lab experience is preferred but not required

For 2nd/3rd shift: Blood bank experience preferred, but not required (depending on the need)

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Right Career. 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.