Medical Technologist- PRN

St. Elizabeth Healthcare; Covington (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and health coverage

Generous PTO and flexible schedules

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Retirement savings with employer match

Wellness and recognition programs

Job summary

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is seeking a Medical Technologist to perform laboratory testing across clinical disciplines. You will analyze specimens, report results, and adhere to laboratory protocols to ensure accuracy and timely turnaround.

The role requires strict attention to quality control, safety, and ongoing education to support high standards of patient care in our clinical laboratory setting.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in Biological Science with NAACLS MT program and certification from a nationally recognized certifying agency.
• OR Baccalaureate in Biological Science with NAACLS MT program and ASCP Certification.
• CLIA ’88 Equivalent (HEW/HHS Certification).
• Registry Eligible: degree and NAACLS MT/CLS program and certification within a year of hire or after eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Performs moderate and highly complex testing in the clinical laboratory according to protocol.
• Maintains and troubleshoots laboratory equipment and supplies for quality results.
• Ensures accuracy per manufacturer guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Reports results within defined time frames, including STAT and critical values.
• Records patient data in LIS/HIS and ensures timely turnaround.
• Participates in quality control, QA activities, and corrective actions as needed.
• Completes proficiency testing and participates in Laboratory Safety program.
• Engages in continuing education and school/bench training for professional growth.

Education

Baccalaureate in Biological Science with NAACLS MT program

ASCP Certification

CLIA ’88 Equivalent HEW/HHS Certification

Registry Eligible MT/CLS

Job description

Job Type

Regular

Scheduled Hours

0

Benefits

We invest in you — personally and professionally.

Enjoy:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days.
• Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules
• Retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs
• Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility

Job Summary

This position performs Laboratory testing in the Clinical Laboratory. The Medical Technologist performs moderate and highly complex testing in the clinical laboratory, responsible for the analysis of laboratory specimens and subsequent result reporting according to laboratory protocol and procedures.

Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.

Job Description

Job Duties

• Understands all principle(s) involved in assigned procedures and applies this knowledge to the clinical situation or outcomes in clinical diagnosis management of the patient. (See department competency sheet.) Must be able to determine if specimen integrity issues, patient medication(s), other interfering substances that could affect patient testing results.
• Operates, troubleshoots and maintains laboratory equipment, supplies; and performs procedures to ensure high quality, accurate and cost effective results in all areas of the laboratory.
• Ensures accuracy of testing per manufacturer’s guidelines and all applicable regulation. Interfaces with Hot Lines and service personnel to oversee proper functionality and repair of instruments.
• Reports results within time limits established for procedures, reports results for STAT, critical values and other categories as defined by Laboratory policy.
• Records patient data and other information quickly and accurately in the Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) and Hospital Information Systems (HIS) to ensure appropriate turnaround time and effective retrieval of patient testing results.
• Collects and/or processes specimens according to laboratory policies and procedures for timely and accurate testing.
• Performs and documents quality control as specified for each procedure meeting established internal and regulatory guidelines, accurately analyzes quality control results obtained before accepting and reporting patient testing results. Follow policies and procedures whenever tests systems are not within established acceptable levels. Notifies Supervisor or designee of discrepant quality control results.
• Participates in Quality Assurance activities to meet the Laboratory Quality Plan. Follows policies and procedures whenever tests systems are not within established acceptable levels. Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of results. Initiates, investigates and implements all necessary corrective action(s). Documents follow-up in the electronic software to resolve variances in procedures and outcome(s). Must correct the problems or immediately notify the supervisor or designee.
• Performs proficiency testing in the same manner as patient specimens as part of the Laboratory Quality Plan.
• Ensures a safe environment by demonstrating knowledge of techniques, procedures and correct use of protective barrier equipment.
• Participates in the Laboratory Safety team to assist in Safety Audits, training and review of Laboratory Safety Policies.
• Enhances professional growth development of self, department staff, other hospital personnel, community and students by participation in continuing education, in-service training and the School of Medical Technology lectures and bench training. Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Ensures that all cost saving activities occur to meet all financial budgetary parameters and works with Supervisor/designee to ensure the most cost effective processes have been implemented, i.e. ordering reagents on time, ensuring correct orders are received, rotating stock to minimize waste, effective use of all resources to minimize waste.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

Specialized Knowledge

None

Kind and Length of Experience

Minimum of 6-12 month of clinical internship as part of an approved MLS Training Program.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt