Medical Technologist- PRN

St. Elizabeth Healthcare; Covington (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health coverage first 30 days

Paid time off

Retirement with match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Career advancement

Job summary

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is seeking a Medical Technologist to perform moderate and high complexity testing, analyze specimens, and report results per laboratory protocols.

You will ensure accuracy, follow quality control procedures, and maintain LIS/HIS data entries while upholding patient care standards. The role emphasizes safety, continuous education, and contribution to the Laboratory Quality Plan, with opportunities for professional development and internal mobility within St.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Understand and apply principles of all procedures involved in assigned laboratory tests.
• Operate, troubleshoot and maintain laboratory equipment to ensure accurate results.
• Ensure test results adhere to manufacturer guidelines and regulations; interface with service staff as needed.
• Report results within defined timeframes, including STAT and critical values.
• Record patient data in LIS/HIS accurately to ensure turnaround times and retrievability.
• Perform quality control and corrective actions for any out-of-spec results as required.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

LIS/HIS data entry

Education

Baccalaureate in Biological Science

NAACLS MT/CLS program

ASCP Certification

HEW/HHS Certification

Registry Eligible with NAACLS program

Job description

Job Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

0

Why You'll Love Working with St. Elizabeth Healthcare

At St. Elizabeth Healthcare, every role supports our mission to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to the communities we serve. For more than 160 years, St. Elizabeth Healthcare has been a trusted provider of quality care across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. We’re guided by our mission to improve the health of the communities we serve and by our values of excellence, integrity, compassion, and teamwork. Our associates are the heart of everything we do.

Benefits That Support You

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 and 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 andhave 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

Right Career. Right Here. If you’re looking for the right careers in healthcare, the right place to be is at St. Elizabeth. Join us, and you’ll take pride in the level of care we offer our community.