Employment Type : Full-Time
Job Description
2 nd Shift MT/MLT Generalist Position
Preferred Lab Partners (PLP)/St Elizabeth Healthcare is a fast paced, high volume, progressive Clinical Laboratory seeking a certified Medical Technologist (MT, MLS) with a Bachelor of Sciences degree from an accredited Medical Laboratory Science program for the Medical Technologist position in our Core (Hematology and Chemistry) Laboratory. The Core Lab also offers cross training and job rotation opportunities to work in Immunology, Toxicology, Blood Bank, and an ED Stat Lab where associates are able to maintain their skills or learn to use new technology.
Applicants must be self-motivated, energetic, and enthusiastic. Applicants must be able to perform a variety of duties effectively and efficiently in a collaborative team environment, always striving for excellent results while troubleshooting specimen results, technical concerns, and instrument errors.
The Core Lab is a fully automated lab with a comprehensive test menu. Our Chemistry department currently uses the Roche 8000 chemistry lines and ABL 800 Flex Blood Gas analyzers. Hematology instrumentation includes an automated Sysmex line with slide maker/Stainer and Cell-a-Vision, Iris for Urinalysis and Body Fluids, ACL Top Coagulation analyzers, and Alcor ISED instruments for Sed Rates.
Perks of being part of the 2 nd Shift Core lab
The Core Lab utilizes the Roche 8100 to process and result high volumes of specimens daily. No matter where applicants might be in their career cycle, 2 nd shift has a place for you. Our current staff ranges from highly skilled, seasoned techs with many years of experience and at the cusp of retirement, to newly minted MLS graduates who are beginning their journey in the Medical Technology career field. 2 nd shift is accustomed to working with new graduates and helping them grow professionally thru guided mentorship while stiving to help associates achieve a quality work/life balance. We encourage employees to continue learning, and we foster opportunities for them to master new skill sets in Toxicology, Immunology, and Blood Bank. 2 nd shift offers competitive salaries with shift differential pay, and currently, 2 nd shift also offers a significant shift bonus agreement pay. We invite you to be part of this wonderful team.
Qualifications
Education, Credentials, Licenses:
Baccalaureate Degree in a Biological Science with completion of a NAACLS approved Medical Technology program along with certification from a nationally recognized certifying agency
OR
Baccalaureate Degree in a Biological Science with completion of a NAACLS approved Medical Technology program along with ASCP Certification
OR
CLIA ’88 Equivalent ( HEW/HHS Certification)
OR
Registry Eligible - Baccalaureate Degree in a Biological Science and have completed a NAACLS accredited MT/CLS program AND be certified within a year of eligibility or be certified one year from date of hire.
Registry Eligible for a Section Certification - must have a Baccalaureate Degree with a minimum of five-years technical experience in ONE of the Clinical Areas of the Laboratory.
Kind and Length of Experience:
Minimum of 6-12 month of clinical internship as part of an approved MLS Training Program.