Nights Medical Technologist – Sign-On Bonus

Community Health Systems; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Student loan repayment

Health insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with matching

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Community Health Systems in Poplar Bluff, MO is seeking a Medical Technologist I for night shift. This role performs moderate to high complexity tests, supports patient care, and may include phlebotomy duties.

We offer a $20,000 sign-on bonus, up to $10,000 in student loan repayment, and a comprehensive benefits package including health, life, 401(k) with matching, and paid time off. Rotating weekends required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or in related field.
• Passing score on the Clinical Laboratory Technology Proficiency examination approved by HHS (HEW).
• 0-2 years of acute care experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs moderate and high complexity laboratory tests accurately and efficiently, ensuring timely reporting of results with appropriate documentation.
• Adheres to quality control procedures by performing required checks, analyzing data, troubleshooting out-of-range results, and taking corrective actions as necessary.
• Conducts daily, weekly, and monthly instrument function checks and preventative maintenance according to laboratory policies and procedures.
• Troubleshoots instrument malfunctions, attempting corrective actions or notifying the appropriate personnel or manufacturer as needed.
• Ensures all laboratory procedures comply with safety regulations, including PPE usage and safety plans.
• Communicates effectively with peers, supervisors, and healthcare staff, providing timely updates on unusual results and instrument issues.
• Assists with proficiency testing and data collection required for accreditation and regulatory compliance.
• Collects chain-of-custody urine drug screens and performs phlebotomy duties as required.
• Collaborates with team to ensure shift duties and department responsibilities are completed efficiently.

Skills

Laboratory procedures

Quality control

Safety regulations

Instrument troubleshooting

Phlebotomy

Data accuracy

Team communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or related field

Passing CLT Proficiency exam approved by HHS (HEW)

0-2 years acute care experience

ASCP - Medical Technologist

AMT Medical Laboratory Technologist

AAB Medical Laboratory Technologist

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Job description

Community Health Systems in Poplar Bluff, MO is seeking a Medical Technologist I for night shift. This role performs moderate to high complexity tests, supports patient care, and may include phlebotomy duties.

We offer a $20,000 sign-on bonus, up to $10,000 in student loan repayment, and a comprehensive benefits package including health, life, 401(k) with matching, and paid time off. Rotating weekends required.