Medical Technologist - PRN

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Retirement Savings Program

Free Parking

Job summary

St. Francis Hospital, a member of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, is seeking a Medical Technologist for per diem night shifts as a Generalist. The role requires performing routine and specialized laboratory tests with independent judgment and ensuring accurate result release.

Responsibilities include quality control, documentation, and safe handling of specimens and hazardous materials, with flexibility to cover day/evening openings as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biological/chemical/clinical laboratory science or related field.
• MT (ASCP) or MLS(ASCP) preferred; no experience required if certified.
• One year of relevant clinical laboratory experience for non-degree holders.
• Laboratory information system experience (Cerner) desirable.
• Ability to exercise independent judgement and interpret results.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized laboratory tests as a Generalist.
• Exercise independent professional judgement before releasing results.
• Maintain documentation in LIS or manual logs.
• Handle infectious specimens and hazardous materials safely.
• Adapt work methods to staffing needs and shifts.

Skills

ASCP MT/MLS preferred

Clinical laboratory experience

Cerner LIS experience

Education

Baccalaureate degree in biological/chemical science

Tools

Cerner Laboratory Information System

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Night Shift Description: 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!

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Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.

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