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

Emerus Holdings, Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerus Holdings, Inc. is seeking a full-time Medical Technologist to join their small-format hospital team. The role involves laboratory specimen analysis, quality control, and patient care. ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in relevant sciences and several years of lab experience. The position offers day shifts, competitive pay, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Shift differentials

401K match

Paid employee referrals

Free parking

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years core lab experience in Pennsylvania.
• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist (MLS/MLT) may be required in other areas.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze laboratory specimens according to protocols.
• Perform quality control and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
• Assist with patient care activities including phlebotomy and vital signs.

Skills

Technical Assistance

Quality Control

Infection Control

Patient Care

Collaboration

Education

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

Current BLS certification

Job description

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

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**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 activities within the scope of state license and/or regulations, including phlebotomy, IV starts, EKGs, vital signs, 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 proper aseptic techniques, infection control measures.
- Assist with patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures.

**Basic Qualifications:**
- Bachelor’s degree in Biological/Physical Sciences or Medical Laboratory Science.
- Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Market-specific qualifications:
-- Pennsylvania: Minimum of 6 years core lab experience.
-- Las Vegas: Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist (MLS/MLT) by the ASCP or AMT, valid Nevada license, and at least 3 years lab experience in non-waived specialties.

**Additional info:**
- Shift: Day Shift (7A-7P)
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Facility: 20-bed Small-Format Hospital (10 ER, 10 Inpatient)
- Perks include shift differentials, 401K match, paid employee referrals, free parking, and more.