Medical Technologist/POC/MLT

WellSpan Hospitals in Carlisle, Newberry & Shrewsbury; Kentucky; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night/Weekend shift differentials

401K MATCH

Paid Employee Referrals

FREE Parking

Job summary

WellSpan Hospitals in Carlisle, Newberry & Shrewsbury is hiring a Medical Technologist for the night shift with a $10,000 sign-on bonus. The role involves technical assistance, patient care, and laboratory processes in a small-format hospital. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Biological/Physical Sciences and at least 6 years of core lab experience. The position offers additional perks like shift differentials and a 401K match. Candidates will ensure compliance with safety protocols and assist in all laboratory activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years core lab experience in Pennsylvania market.
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.
• Experience with IV start and phlebotomy is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance and supportive patient care.
• Conduct laboratory tests and report results.
• Perform quality control and preventive maintenance.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Quality control

Education

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

Job description

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

***10,000 Sign-on-Bonus***

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!

ADDRESS: WellSpan Hospital in Carlisle: 1201 Walnut Bottoms Road, Carlisle, PA 17015

Position Overview

The purpose of this position is to provide technical assistance and supportive patient care to meet the needs of individual patients throughout assigned areas. Responsible for the collection and analysis of laboratory specimens and subsequent result reporting according to laboratory protocol and procedures. Acts as general supervisor over assigned lab activities.

Essential Job Functions

• 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

Other Job Functions

• 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

Basic Qualifications

• 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
• Experience with IV start, phlebotomy and initiation of EKG a plus (experience is not required); training is provided and required after hire