Medical Technologist Job at St. Elizabeth Healthcare
Looking to take the next step in your medical laboratory career? St. Elizabeth Healthcare, a respected name in patient-centered care, is hiring a full-time Medical Technologist / Medical Lab Tech / Medical Lab Scientist at its Edgewood, Kentucky, location. This exciting opportunity is ideal for detail-oriented professionals eager to work with cutting-edge clinical testing equipment and contribute meaningfully to patient outcomes. In this role, you’ll be part of a dynamic team that performs moderate to high-complexity laboratory testing, supports quality assurance initiatives, and plays a key role in diagnostic decision-making. Whether you’re newly certified or bring years of lab experience, this position provides a strong foundation for professional growth, continuing education, and meaningful impact in the healthcare industry.
Medical Technologist / Medical Lab Tech / Medical Lab Scientist
St. Elizabeth Healthcare
Locations: Edgewood, Kentucky
Time Type: Full-time
Posted on: Posted 30+ Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: JR305324
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Job Type: Regular
Scheduled Hours: 40
Job Summary:
This position performs Laboratory testing in the Clinical Laboratory. The Medical Technologist performs moderate and highly complex testing in the clinical laboratory, is responsible for analyzing laboratory specimens, and reporting subsequent results according to laboratory protocol and procedures.
Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors, and other employees, regardless of cultural background.
Job Description:
Job Duties:
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Understands all principles involved in assigned procedures and applies this knowledge to the clinical situation or outcomes in clinical diagnosis and management of the patient. (See department competency sheet.) Must be able to determine if specimen integrity issues, patient medication(s), or other interfering substances could affect patient testing results.
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Operates, troubleshoots, and maintains laboratory equipment and supplies; performs procedures to ensure high-quality, accurate, and cost-effective results in all laboratory areas.
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Ensures accuracy of testing per manufacturer’s guidelines and all applicable regulations. Interfaces with hot lines and service personnel to oversee proper functionality and instrument repair.
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Reports results within time limits established for procedures; reports results for STAT, critical values, and other categories defined by Laboratory policy.
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Patient data and other information are recorded quickly and accurately in the laboratory information systems (LIS) and hospital information systems (HIS) to ensure appropriate turnaround time and effective retrieval of patient testing results.
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Collects and/or processes specimens according to laboratory policies and procedures for timely and accurate testing.
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Performs and documents quality control as specified for each procedure, meeting established internal and regulatory guidelines. Accurately analyzes quality control results obtained before accepting and reporting patient testing results. Follows policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within established acceptable levels. Notifies the Supervisor or designee of discrepant quality control results.
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Participates in Quality Assurance activities to meet the Laboratory Quality Plan. Follows policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within established acceptable levels. Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance or the reporting of results. Initiates, investigates, and implements all necessary corrective action(s). Documents follow-up in the electronic software to resolve procedure variances and outcomes. Must correct the problems or immediately notify the supervisor or designee.
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Performs proficiency testing in the same manner as patient specimens as part of the Laboratory Quality Plan.
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Ensures a safe environment by demonstrating knowledge of techniques, procedures, and the correct use of protective barrier equipment.
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Participates in the Laboratory Safety team to assist in Safety Audits, training, and review of Laboratory Safety Policies.
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Enhances professional growth and development of self, department staff, other hospital personnel, community, and students by participation in continuing education, in-service training, and the School of Medical Technology lectures and bench training. Performs all other duties as assigned.
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Ensures that all cost-saving activities occur to meet all financial budgetary parameters and works with the Supervisor/designee to ensure the most cost-effective processes have been implemented, i.e., ordering reagents on time, ensuring correct orders are received, rotating stock to minimize waste, and effectively using all resources to minimize waste.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education, Credentials, Licenses:
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Baccalaureate Degree in a Biological Science with completion of a NAACLS-approved Medical Technology program, along with certification from a nationally recognized certifying agency
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Baccalaureate Degree in a Biological Science with completion of a NAACLS-approved Medical Technology program, along with ASCP Certification
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CLIA’88 Equivalent (HEW/HHS Certification)
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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 the hire date.
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Registry Eligible for a Section Certification – must have a Baccalaureate Degree with at least five years of technical experience in ONE of the Clinical Areas of the Laboratory.
Specialized Knowledge:
None
Kind and Length of Experience:
Minimum of 6-12 months of clinical internship as part of an approved MLS Training Program.
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