Midnight Medical Laboratory Scientist

Christiana Care Health System; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

ChristianaCare Health System in Newark, DE, is seeking a Midnight Shift Medical Laboratory Technician to perform and oversee laboratory testing across Hematology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, and Blood Bank, with additional Microbiology responsibilities as needed. The role emphasizes accuracy, adherence to turn-around times, and safety compliance.

Minimum BS in Medical Technology or related field, ASCP eligible, and ability to work in a fast-paced hospital setting are required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of clinical laboratory techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of infection prevention techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of quality assurance principles and techniques.
• Ability to understand ChristianaCare and departmental laboratory policies and procedures.
• Ability to coordinate simultaneous tests and procedures with accuracy.
• Ability to interact professionally with coworkers and other hospital caregivers.
• Ability to understand appropriate regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Ability to use computer software.
• Skill in the use of automated laboratory equipment.
• Skill in manual dexterity and normal color vision.
• Skill in oral and written communications.

Responsibilities

• Performs all test procedures accurately as described in the procedure manual.
• Verifies specimen identification, processes orders, adheres to established turnaround times, documents calls, and verifies critical values.
• Follows established quality control procedures, and documents corrective actions as necessary.
• Performs and records all scheduled preventive maintenance procedures. Performs basic troubleshooting and calls appropriate hotline when necessary.
• Follows all ChristianaCare and laboratory safety policies. Reviews laboratory safety manual annually.
• Cooperates with leadership and co-workers and maintains a good rapport with other departments. Presents a professional, well-groomed appearance at all times. Answers the telephone courteously and promptly.
• Participates in quality assurance as directed by section leadership.
• Attend departmental Inservice and staff meetings as required.
• Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices; reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Clinical laboratory techniques

Infection prevention techniques

Quality assurance principles

Coordination of multiple tests

Professional interaction

Computer software usage

Automated laboratory equipment

Color vision

Oral and written communications

Education

BS in Medical Technology

BS in chemical/physical/biological science

Job description

ChristianaCare Health System in Newark, DE, is seeking a Midnight Shift Medical Laboratory Technician to perform and oversee laboratory testing across Hematology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, and Blood Bank, with additional Microbiology responsibilities as needed. The role emphasizes accuracy, adherence to turn-around times, and safety compliance.

Minimum BS in Medical Technology or related field, ASCP eligible, and ability to work in a fast-paced hospital setting are required.