Medical Technologist (PRN DAYS)

Job overview

Medical Technologist (PRN DAYS), onsite, in New Freedom, PA. Compensation is not specified. This role supports WellSpan Hospitals in Carlisle, Newberry & Shrewsbury. 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.

What you'll do

• 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

What we're looking for

Education

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

Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Biological/Physical Sciences or Medical Laboratory Science, Minimum of 6 years core lab experience (Pennsylvania Market)

Skills & competencies

medical technologist

prn

day shift

hospital

wellspan hospitals

new freedom pa

laboratory

healthcare

no weekends

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Night/Weekend shift differentials, 401K MATCH, Paid Employee Referrals, FREE Parking

About the employer

WellSpan Hospitals in Carlisle, Newberry & Shrewsbury is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.