Medical Technologist: MT/MLT/MLS/CLS/Bachelor of Science in Biology

St. Elizabeth Healthcare; Edgewood (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Medical Technologist in their advanced Microbiology and Molecular Laboratory. Ideal candidates will possess a Baccalaureate Degree in Biological Science and NAACLS approved certification, demonstrating both technical proficiency and motivation. The role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of NAACLS approved Medical Technology program required.
• Certification from a nationally recognized agency is necessary.
• Minimum five years of technical experience in clinical areas for advanced qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of job duties effectively and efficiently.
• Collaborate in a team environment to achieve excellent results.

Skills

Motivation

Collaboration

Technical proficiency

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Biological Science

NAACLS approved Medical Technology program

ASCP Certification

Registry Eligible for Clinical Areas

Job description

Job Description

Molecular and Microbiology Laboratory

Preferred Lab Partners/ St. Elizabeth HealthCare is a fast paced, high volume, progressive Microbiology, Molecular Microbiology, and Infectious Disease Molecular Laboratory seeking a Medical Technologist (MT, MLS, MLT, CLS) and/OR a Bachelor of Sciences degree candidate with an area in Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, Physical Sciences and/or Molecular sciences.

Applicants should be motivated and able to perform a variety of job duties effectively and efficiently in a collaborative team environment; always striving for excellent results

Our lab has the latest technologies available, including Molecular testing platforms: Cepheid Infinity, Hologic Panther, Cobas 6800, Biofire Film Array, Genmark ePlex, BD MAX and Meridian Alethia. Microbiology platforms include: Copan WASPLAB - an automated system for processing specimens, culture incubation and work-up for Clinical Microbiology - utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Interpretive algorithmic software for plate reading. We utilize the Bruker Maldi-tof as primary bacterial identification system; and the Micro lab has two (2) Antibiotic Susceptibility Test Platforms - Beckman Coulter MicroScan Walkaway and Biomerieux Vitek. The laboratory boasts an extensive test menu to meet the needs of our patients, providers and the community.

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.

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