MT/MLT/MLS Float Pool-Eve/Night Shifts

St. Luke's University Health Network; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke’s University Health Network seeks generalist cross-trained technologists to be deployed across the Network to fill unplanned absences on evening and night shifts.

The Medical Technologist performs waived, moderate, and highly complex laboratory tests and assumes responsibility for patient testing, problem-solving and quality control. Trains and orients new staff, performs special assignments, and enforces strict documentation in the laboratory information system while maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical or biological science or medical technology from an accredited institution.
• ASCP eligible.
• One year of clinical laboratory training.
• Evening and night shift coverage may be required.

Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory tests according to established protocols and procedures.
• Operates and maintains laboratory instrumentation per established policies and procedures.
• Performs quality control testing and documents corrective action.
• Teaches/trains new employees and assists in competency assessment.
• Monitors inventory of supplies and orders supplies as necessary.

Skills

Communication

AIDET

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science/medical technology

ASCP eligible

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

St. Luke’s is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke’s are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient’s ability to pay for health care.

Generalist cross-trained technologists to be deployed across the Network to fill unplanned absences on difficult to fill evening and night shifts.

The Medical Technologist performs waived, moderate, and highly complex laboratory tests. Assumes responsibility for patient testing, problem-solving and quality control. Trains and orientates new staff and students. Performs special assignments as delegated.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs laboratory tests according to established protocols and procedures.
• Operates and performs maintenance on laboratory instrumentation per established policies and procedures.
• Performs quality control testing and documents corrective action per established policy.
• Troubleshoots instrumentation with the aid of consulting technical services with proper documentation.
• Follows established policies regarding accurate documentation of laboratory results in the laboratory information system, instrument records, and other quality assurance data.
• Follows established policies regarding proper reporting and documentation of critical values.
• Teaches/trains new employees. Assist in competency assessment.
• Monitors inventory of supplies and orders supplies as necessary. Keeps adequate inventory. Monitors inventory so there is no wastage due to expiration of products.
• Response to assist send out bench by assisting in appropriate test selection, researching referral laboratory specimen requirements for collection, handling, storing and shipping laboratory specimens. Able to accession specimens as necessary.
• Implements computer downtime procedures when necessary.
• Demonstrates competency in assigned areas of responsibilities.
• Organizes and prioritizes daily workload in order to complete assigned tasks in a timely fashion Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• Handles multiple assignments as necessary, with an ability to adapt to changes.
• Coordinates and cooperates with co-workers to promote a productive working environment.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills by conveying necessary information accurately, listening effectively and asking pertinent questions. Performs AIDET.
• Other related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Sitting up to 7 hours per day in 2 hour increments. Standing up to 5 hours per day in 2 hour increments. Walking up to 7 hours per day in short increments. Frequently uses fingers to manipulate small vials, pipetting, etc. Continuous use of hands for operation of laboratory equipment and computer keyboard. Occasional lifting of boxes/equipment up to 30 pounds. Occasional pushing/pulling of equipment. Frequent stooping/bending. Occasional crouching. Frequent reaching above shoulder level and stretching across work area (30" depth). Hearing as it relates to normal, high, and low frequencies. Seeing as it relates to general, far, near, color and peripheral vision. Depth perception.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical or biological science or medical technology from an accredited institution. ASCP eligible.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

One year of clinical laboratory training.

St. Luke’s University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.