Medical Technologist - PRN

St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne, PA; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Savings Program

Free Parking

And more!

Job summary

St. Francis Hospital, a member of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, is seeking a Medical Technologist to join our team on a per diem schedule with a Night Shift focus as a Generalist and potential to cover day/evening openings as needed.

You will perform routine and specialized lab tests, exercise independent judgment, recognize critical values, and maintain accurate documentation while ensuring safety with infectious specimens and hazardous materials.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in biological, chemical, or laboratory science (or related) is required or equivalent experience.
• MT (ASCP) or MLS(ASCP) preferred; other training with experience may be acceptable.
• Independence in judgment and understanding of laboratory procedures and theory are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized laboratory tests.
• Exercise independent professional judgment before releasing results.
• Recognize critical values and respond appropriately.
• Perform quality control per laboratory protocol.
• Interpret and communicate results to physicians and hospital staff.
• Maintain accurate documentation in LIS or manual logs.
• Handle infectious specimens and hazardous materials safely.

Skills

Independent judgement

Quality control

Analytical testing

Education

Baccalaureate degree in biological/chemical science or related

MT (ASCP) or MLS(ASCP) preferred

Tools

Cerner LIS

Job description

Employment Type:Part timeShift:Night ShiftDescription:St. Francis Hospital, a member of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, is looking for a Medical Technologist to join our team!

Schedule: Per diem, Night Shifts dedicated to working as a Generalist and willing and expected to work day and evening shift openings as needed to support departmental staffing needs.

• This person will be responsible for applying theoretical and technical knowledge and skills to perform a variety of routine and specialized laboratory tests.

• Exercises independent professional judgement in determining the acceptability of results prior to release to the patient record.

• Recognizes critical values and responds appropriately.

• Performs quality control testing in accordance with established laboratory protocol.

• Interprets and communicates laboratory results, procedures and policies to physicians and other hospital personnel in accordance with policies and procedures.

• Maintains appropriate and accurate documentation and records whether in the laboratory information system or manual logs.

• Manages infectious specimens, hazardous chemicals and potentially dangerous instruments in accordance with hospital and departmental policies in order to maintain a safe work environment.

• Changes work methods or schedule and modifies behavior when necessary in order to adapt to various situations and changing work demands.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Baccalaureate degree or equivalent in biological science, chemical science, laboratory science (medical technology), or graduate degree with related experience. MT (ASCP) or MLS(ASCP) preferred. Other training combined with experience as outlined below is acceptable.

• If MT (ASCP) or MLS(ASCP), no experience is necessary, although previous experience in particular field may be required. If baccalaureate degree in biological or chemical science, one-year relevant clinical laboratory experience or equivalent is required. Laboratory Information System experience, preferably Cerner, desirable.

• Performance of routine and highly specialized analytical procedures requires a high level of skill and use of independent judgement in performance and evaluation of all procedures. Thorough understanding of all routine, new and special procedures and theory required for application and development of procedures to the laboratory.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary

• Retirement Savings Program

• Free Parking

• And more!

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.