Medical Technologist - Third Shift - 18% Shift Differential

shusa; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Free lab services for you and depend;S

Job summary

Sonic Healthcare USA is seeking a hematology professional to perform and supervise moderate to high complexity hematology testing, including CBCs and differentials. You will review patient results, perform smear reviews, and troubleshoot issues to ensure accuracy and timely reporting.

We value accuracy, safety, and compliance in a fast-paced lab environment, with opportunities for growth and competitive benefits. This third-shift role supports our mission to deliver high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) or Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS), Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS), Medical Technology (MT), or related discipline.
• Experience performing moderate and/or high complexity testing in a clinical laboratory setting.
• Knowledge of hematology principles, instrumentation, quality control, and peripheral blood smear review.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform moderate and high complexity hematology testing, including CBCs, automated and manual differentials, and other specialized hematology procedures
• Review, analyze, and report patient results while identifying abnormal findings
• Perform peripheral blood smear reviews and microscopic evaluations to assess cell morphology
• Troubleshoot specimen, instrument, quality control, and testing issues while initiating corrective actions
• Operate, maintain, calibrate, and perform quality control on automated hematology analyzers and related laboratory equipment
• Work in a fast-paced laboratory environment while maintaining compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with laboratory colleagues, pathologists, and healthcare providers to ensure accurate and timely patient results

Skills

Hematology testing

CBC & differential

Peripheral blood smear review

Quality control & instrument mgmt

Laboratory safety & regulatory

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree in MLT

Bachelor's degree in MLS/CLS/MT or related

Tools

Hematology analyzers

Microscopes

Centrifuges

Pipettes

Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)

Job description

Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications:

We're not just a workplace - we're a Great Place to Work certified employer!

Proudly certified as a Great Place to Work, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment. At Sonic Healthcare USA, we emphasize teamwork and innovation. Check out our job openings and advance your career with a company that values its team members!

You put the pro in laboratory professional. Whether you're an MLT or MLS, you understand the critical role hematology plays in patient diagnosis and treatment. From identifying abnormal cell morphology to ensuring accurate CBC and differential results, your expertise helps physicians make informed decisions every day. If you're passionate about hematology and committed to quality patient care, we'd love to meet you.

Join our front line of #HealthcareHeroes! Our mission is to advance the health and wellbeing of our communities as a leader in clinical laboratory solutions. Quality is in our DNA -- is it in yours?

This opportunity is full-time during third shift.

In this role, you will:

• Perform moderate and high complexity hematology testing, including complete blood counts (CBCs), automated and manual differentials, and other specialized hematology procedures
• Review, analyze, and report patient results while identifying abnormal findings that may require additional investigation or pathologist review
• Perform peripheral blood smear reviews and microscopic evaluations to assess cell morphology and support accurate diagnosis
• Troubleshoot specimen, instrument, quality control, and testing issues while initiating corrective actions as needed
• Operate, maintain, calibrate, and perform quality control on automated hematology analyzers and related laboratory equipment
• Work in a fast-paced laboratory environment while maintaining compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with laboratory colleagues, pathologists, and healthcare providers to ensure accurate and timely patient results

All you need is:

• Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) or Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS), Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS), Medical Technology (MT), or a related laboratory discipline
• Experience performing moderate and/or high complexity testing in a clinical laboratory setting
• Knowledge of hematology principles, instrumentation, quality control, and peripheral blood smear review
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to operate laboratory equipment including hematology analyzers, microscopes, centrifuges, pipettes, computers, and laboratory information systems

Bonus points if you've got:

• ASCP certification as an MLT, MLS/MT, or equivalent
• 2+ years of recent hematology laboratory experience
• Experience performing manual differentials, peripheral smear reviews, and body fluid analysis
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining hematology instrumentation
• Experience in a hospital, reference laboratory, or high-volume clinical laboratory environment

We'll give you:

• Appreciation for your work
• A feeling of satisfaction that you've helped people
• Opportunity to grow in your profession
• Free lab services for you and your dependents
• Work-life balance, including Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Help saving for retirement, with a 401(k) plus a company match
• A sense of belonging - we're a community!

We also want you to know:

This role will have routine access to Protected Health Information (PHI). Employees will be trained on reasonable safeguards and are expected to maintain strict confidentiality, as well as abide by all applicable privacy and security standards. Employees are expected only to access PHI when it is required to fulfill job duties.

Sonic Healthcare USA is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, training, and benefits.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Work Shift: 3rd Shift (United States of America)

Job Category: Laboratory Operations

Company: Clinical Pathology Laboratories, Inc.

Department: Hematology

Sonic Healthcare USA is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expr