Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Job Title:  Medical Technologist

Employment Type: Full-Time, 40 hours per wee

Shift: Days
Location: Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital

As a Medical Technologist you will
• Have skills related to the daily operation of information systems used in laboratory services.
• Have appropriate working knowledge of the Meditech lab system for specimen.
• Process, order, resulting, inquiry functions and troubleshooting.
• Be knowledgeable of downtime procedure, both short and long term.
• Utilize computer system for job-related tasks only.
• Is aware of centralized help desk notification process (i.e., email / 7777 ).

Laboratory Organizational Skills
• Works to produce lab tests in an efficient organized manner.
• Effectively prioritizes work.
• Actively adheres to the department’s STAT protocol.
• Understands that ER specimens are prioritized as STAT.
• Is skilled at assigning appropriate priority to samples received.
• Knows that critical and STAT results must be called and attended to immediately.
• Understands the entire workflow process for assigned work area.
• Skilled in multitasking without jeopardizing quality and timeliness of work.
• Focused on details related to workflow.
• Maintains and meets established turnaround times by maintaining an organized work process.

Technical Skills
• Sufficient knowledge of QC, protocol and procedures and brings exceptions immediately to manager.
• Assists in problem solving, troubleshooting and maintenance and documents corrective actions.
• Presents problems in a timely manner to management.
• Efficiently and accurately performs assigned analytical testing using independent judgment as appropriate.
• Shares and demonstrates technical skills with students, technologists, and technicians.
• Assists management in the evaluation of new instruments and methodologies.
• Participates in continuing education, competencies, and in-services.
• Performs proficiency testing.
• Prepares solutions and reagents used in conducting tests.
• Monitors refrigerator, freezer and/or incubator temperatures following up appropriately when temperatures are out of expected range.
• Appropriately and efficiently receives and processes all specimens brought to the lab.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in Medical Technology
• MLT (ASCP) certified, LA (ASCP) certified, or meet the training and/or experience requirements for MLT certification.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from the first day of employment.  
• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.  
• Free onsite parking.  
• Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.   
• Referral Rewards Program 

Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital is a 178-bed teaching hospital located in Darby, Pa., which offers advanced acute care services in Delaware County and Southwest Philadelphia.  Consistently recognized for clinical excellence, Mercy Fitzgerald is proud of our many quality achievements such as: Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care, Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence, Achievement Awards from the American Heart/Stroke Associations and Certified Primary Stroke Center. 

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.