Medical Technologist, Microbiology- Per Diem

Trinityhealth; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Trinity Health's Saint Francis Hospital in Wilmington, DE is seeking a Medical Technologist for the Day shift. This full-time position focuses on the daily operation of the laboratory information systems and practical use of the Meditech lab system.

The role requires an Associate's degree in Medical Technology with MLT (ASCP) or LA (ASCP) certification, and preferably microbiology lab experience. You will perform testing, ensure quality control, and communicate critical results promptly.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Medical Technology.
• MLT (ASCP) certified or eligible for certification.
• Experience in Microbiology Lab preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate information systems in lab services.
• Use Meditech lab system for specimen processing.
• Process, order, result, inquiry and troubleshoot.
• Follow downtime procedures for short/long term.
• Maintain organized workflow and meet turnaround times.
• Call out critical and STAT results immediately.
• Share skills with students and colleagues.
• Evaluate new instruments and methodologies.

Skills

QC procedures

Troubleshooting

Laboratory testing

Instrument evaluation

Continuing education

Education

Associate's degree in Medical Technology

MLT (ASCP) certified

Tools

Meditech Lab System

Job description

Employment Type:

Full time Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Job Title: Medical Technologist

Employment Type: Per Diem as Needed

Shift: Days

Location: St. Francis 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.
• Processing, ordering, resulting, inquiry functions and troubleshooting.
• Is knowledgeable of downtime procedure, both short and long term.
• Utilizes 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.

Experience in Microbiology Lab preferred.

Position Highlights:

• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
• Free onsite parking.

Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.

For more than 90 years, Saint Francis Hospital has served the Wilmington community and Northern New Castle County by providing compassionate health care of the highest quality. Founded by the Sisters of Saint Francis of Philadelphia in 1924, Saint Francis heeds a particular call to serve those in need. Our ministry is to serve all who require expert medical care regardless of religion, race, color, creed or economic status.

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.