Medical Technologist/MLT/POC (Full-time Night Shift)

Emerus Holdings, Inc.; Yocumtown (PA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night/Weekend differentials

401K match

Paid employee referrals

Free parking

Job summary

Emerus Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Medical Technologist/POC/MLS for the Night Shift at a 20-bed small-format hospital. The role covers laboratory testing, specimen collection, and direct patient care within licensed scope.

A BLS cert is required, with market-specific experiences including Pennsylvania duties and clearances. Candidates should have a biology/MLS degree and be prepared for travel to multiple facility locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological/Physical Sciences or Medical Laboratory Science is required.
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required.
• Pennsylvania Market: minimum of 6 years core lab experience (years counted from Medical Laboratory Courses).
• Act 33 (Child Abuse History Clearance) and Act 73 (FBI Fingerprint Criminal History Clearance) completed within the last 5 years or must be obtained prior to start date.

Responsibilities

• Performs tasks, duties and/or complex tests in all areas of the laboratory according to established protocols to ensure compliance with regulations and hospital standards.
• Collects and processes specimens using established protocols and technical knowledge.
• Performs quality control, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting to ensure proper instrument function.
• Validates and delivers results and assists with QA issues.
• Travel to all facility locations as required.
• Assist with patient care within the scope of state license/regulations, including phlebotomy, IV starts, EKGs, vital signs and other duties.

Skills

IV start

Phlebotomy

EKG initiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biological/Physical Sciences or Medical Laboratory Science

Job description

HIGHLIGHTS: Medical Technologist/Point-of-Care (POC/MLT/MLS)

SHIFT: Night Shift (7P- 7A)

JOB TYPE: Full-time

FACILITY TYPE: 20 bed Small-Format Hospital (10 ER, 10 Inpatient)

JOB PERKS: Night/Weekend shift differentials, 401K MATCH (100% vested day ONE after the eligibility period has been met!), Paid Employee Referrals! FREE Parking!

We are Emerus, the leader in small-format hospitals. We partner with respected and like-minded health systems who share our mission To provide the care patients need, in the neighborhoods they live, by teams they trust. Our growing number of amazing partners includes Allegheny Health Network, Ascension, Baptist Health System, Baylor Scott & White Health, ChristianaCare, Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican, The Hospitals of Providence, INTEGRIS Health, MultiCare and WellSpan. Our innovative hospitals are fully accredited and provide highly individualized care. Emerus' commitment to patient care extends far beyond the confines of societal norms. We believe that every individual who walks through our doors deserves compassionate, comprehensive care, regardless of their background, identity, or circumstances. We are committed to fostering a work environment focused on teamwork that celebrates diversity, promotes equity and ensures equal access to information, development and opportunity for all of our Healthcare Pros.

• Performs tasks, duties and/or complex tests in all areas of the laboratory assigned according to established laboratory protocols and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, COLA accreditation requirements and hospital standards.
• Collects and processes specimens utilizing protocols and technical knowledge.
• Performs quality control, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting protocols to ensure proper functioning of instruments, reagents, procedures.
• Validates and delivers results of tests performed and assists with all technical troubleshooting and quality assurance issues.
• Follows established safety practices including biohazards, exposure control plan (blood-borne pathogens), infection control to include standard precautions, employee right to know (hazardous chemicals), and chemical hygiene standard and maintains required documentation for compliance with federal, state, and local, regulations.
• Assist with performing proficiency testing for each test to include corrective action when necessary.
• Develop and foster collaboration among clinical departments and affiliated services to ensure an integrated and coordinated approach to providing laboratory services and resolution of customer complaints or problems.
• Coordinate and perform all pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic laboratory activities in collaboration with the Laboratory Director and Technical Consultant
• Assist with patient care and other activities within the scope of state license and/or regulations. May include, but not limited to, phlebotomy, IV starts, initiating EKGs, vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry and superficial wound care.
• Provide for patient safety related to age and condition
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times
• Provide and maintain a clean, safe environment and perform and/or assist others to perform proper aseptic technique, isolation procedures, and infection control measures
• Assist with the admission, transfer, and discharge of the patient
• Prepare patients and chaperone during examinations/procedures or assists with other patient treatments
• Maintain lab and all patient care areas with appropriate supplies
• Assist with patient restraints and maintain precautions; collect, report and document data related to patient needs/emergencies and unusual patient and family behavior
• Travel to all facility locations as required
• Attend staff meetings or other company sponsored or mandated meetings as required
• Perform additional duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological/Physical Sciences or Medical Laboratory Science, required
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, required
• Market-Specific qualifications
  • Pennsylvania Market
    • Minimum of 6 years core lab experience, required (Years of experience begin with Medical Laboratory Courses)
    • Act 33 (Child Abuse History Clearance), & Act 73 (FBI Fingerprint Criminal History Clearance) completed within the last 5 years, or must be obtained prior to start date.
  • Las Vegas Market
    • Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist (MLS/MLT) by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or American Medical Technology (AMT)
    • Valid State of Nevada license Laboratory General Supervisor, or ability to obtain General Supervisor license within 6 months of hire
    • Minimum of 3 years lab experience in the non-waived specialties of a clinical laboratory; 2 of these years must be in a licensed laboratory or a laboratory of a hospital, university or health department and be under the supervision of a director who possesses a doctoral degree (Las Vegas Market)
• Experience with IV start, phlebotomy and initiation of EKG a plus (experience is not required); training is provided and required after hire.