Medical Technologist (PRN NIGHTS)

WellSpan Hospitals in Carlisle, Newberry & Shrewsbury; New Freedom (York County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerus seeks a Laboratory Professional to provide technical assistance and patient care support across hospital laboratories. The role includes specimen collection, test processing, and result reporting in line with protocols.

Travel to multiple facility locations is required. Qualifications include a Bachelors in Biological/Physical Sciences or Medical Laboratory Science and current BLS certification; location-specific requirements may apply (PA/NV).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological/Physical Sciences or Medical Laboratory Science is required.
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required.
• Market-specific clearances: PA Act 33 and Act 73 or equivalent for start date.
• Las Vegas Market requires MLS/MLT certification or AMT/ASCP and license eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests in all laboratory areas per protocols to ensure compliance with regulations and accreditation.
• Collect and process specimens using established protocols and technical knowledge.
• Perform quality control, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting to ensure instrument accuracy.
• Validate and report test results; assist with QA and corrective actions as needed.
• Follow safety practices and maintain documentation for regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic activities with Laboratory Director and Technical Consultant.
• Assist with patient care including phlebotomy, EKG, vital signs, and related duties.
• Travel to all facility locations as required.

Education

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

BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Act 33 / Act 73 clearances (PA)

MLS/MLT certification or equivalent (LAS VEGAS MARKET)

Job description

About Us

We are Emerus, the leader in small-format hospitals. We partner with respected and like-minded health systems who share our mission: To provide the care patients need, in the neighborhoods they live, by teams they trust. Our growing number of amazing partners includes Allegheny Health Network, Ascension, Baptist Health System, Baylor Scott & White Health, ChristianaCare, Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican, The Hospitals of Providence, INTEGRIS Health, MultiCare and WellSpan. Our innovative hospitals are fully accredited and provide highly individualized care. Emerus' commitment to patient care extends far beyond the confines of societal norms. We believe that every individual who walks through our doors deserves compassionate, comprehensive care, regardless of their background, identity, or circumstances. We are committed to fostering a work environment focused on teamwork that celebrates diversity, promotes equity and ensures equal access to information, development and opportunity for all of our Healthcare Pros.

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 and other activities within the scope of state license and/or regulations. May include, but not limited to, phlebotomy, IV starts, initiating EKGs, vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry 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 and/or assist others to perform proper aseptic technique, isolation procedures, and infection control measures
• Assist with the admission, transfer, and discharge of the patient

Other Job Functions

• Prepare patients and chaperone during examinations/procedures or assists with other patient treatments
• Maintain lab and all patient care areas with appropriate supplies
• Assist with patient restraints and maintain precautions; collect, report and document data related to patient needs/emergencies and unusual patient and family behavior
• Travel to all facility locations as required
• Attend staff meetings or other company sponsored or mandated meetings as required
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological/Physical Sciences or Medical Laboratory Science, required
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, required
• Market-Specific qualifications:
  • Pennsylvania Market
    • Minimum of 6 years core lab experience, required (Years of experience begin with Medical Laboratory Courses)
    • Act 33 (Child Abuse History Clearance), Act 73 (FBI Fingerprint Criminal History Clearance) completed within the last 5 years, or must be obtained prior to start date.
  • Las Vegas Market
    • Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist (MLS/MLT) by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or American Medical Technology (AMT)
    • Valid State of Nevada license Laboratory General Supervisor, or ability to obtain General Supervisor license within 6 months of hire
    • Minimum of 3 years lab experience in the non-waived specialties of a clinical laboratory; 2 of these years must be in a licensed laboratory or a laboratory of a hospital, university or health department and be under the supervision of a director who possesses a doctoral degree
• Experience with IV start, phlebotomy and initiation of EKG a plus (experience is not required); training is provided and required after hire