Medical Technologist - Part Time (20 hours)

Commonwealth Health; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Commonwealth Health seeks a part-time Night Shift Medical Laboratory Technologist to perform routine and specialized tests on blood and body fluids. This role requires strict adherence to quality control and instrument maintenance procedures to ensure accurate results.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s or associate degree in laboratory science or medical technology, with 1–2 years of experience, and possess keen judgment, manual dexterity, and the ability to assist in teaching staff and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology, or an associate degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology.
• 1–2 years experience preferred.
• Precision and accuracy to perform laboratory procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized moderate and high complexity laboratory tests on all types of blood and body fluid specimens.
• Adhere to a strict quality control program; perform instrument checks and preventative maintenance.
• Assist the Section Supervisor with equipment problems, and participate in teaching and evaluation of students/new employees.

Skills

Laboratory procedures

Quality control

Instrument operation

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in lab science/medical technology

Associate degree in laboratory science/medical technology

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

JOB LOCATION –

Wilkes-Barre General Hospital

JOB SHIFT –

Part Time (Night Shift/20 hours)

POSITION PURPOSE

Perform routine and specialized moderate and high complexity laboratory tests on all types of blood and body fluid specimens under minimal supervision. Insures accurate and reliable test results by adhering to a strict quality control program. Perform instrument function checks and preventative maintenance procedures according to department’s policies and procedures. Perform minor instrument repair as necessary.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution, or an associate degree in a laboratory science, or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution or meet grandfather requirements under CLIA’88 personnel requirements.

Experience/Specialized Skills/Aptitudes

One (1) to two (2) years preferred. Precision and accuracy to perform Laboratory procedures. Keen judgment to evaluate information against measurable criteria in the performance of tests. Visual acuity to read instructions and examine specimens. Form perception and color discrimination to identify cells and micro-organisms. Manual dexterity to operate equipment. Assist the Section Supervisor in resolving equipment problems, oversees the teaching and evaluation of students and new employees and has expertise with specific Laboratory procedures or Laboratory instrumentation.