Lifepoint Health-posted 3 months ago
Entry Level
Hastings, PA
101-250 employees

Conemaugh Miners Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Medical Laboratory Technologist, Relief joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

  • Applies technical knowledge and skills to maintain procedural quality standards.
  • Performs department specific waived, moderately complex and high complexity applications.
  • Maintains and applies procedural knowledge to deliver efficient, uninterrupted service, while reporting results within the specified time limits.
  • Performs all calibration quality control, instrument function checks, patient testing and troubleshooting according to sections procedure manual and operator’s manual.
  • Performs preventative maintenance logs for completeness when scheduled.
  • Monitors and reviews QC and worksheets for completeness when requested.
  • Collects and evaluates data for QA issues.
  • Recognizes, confirms and/or verifies test results that are unusual, delta failures, or verify failures as described in the section’s procedure manual or lab practice manual.
  • Helps develop solutions to problems.
  • Communicates opportunities to improve quality, workflow, and other pertinent issues to the coordinating tech or lab manager.
  • Informs coordinating tech or lab manager of all pertinent activities and unresolved problems.
  • Investigates appropriate documentation when requested.
  • In the absence of a coordinating tech or manager, coordinates services or staffing when needed.
  • Assumes the responsibility of charge tech on off-shifts if assigned by manager.
  • Maintains professional skills through continuing education and provides appropriate care to patients of all ages.
  • Assures complete and accurate training to all employees having less experience in addition to students in clinical rotation.
  • Maintains effective and efficient use of reagents, chemicals, and supplies while assuring adequate supplies in all work areas.
  • Performs and evaluates competency when requested or assigned by coordinating tech or lab manager.
  • Follows all hospital and lab safety procedures and guidelines.
  • Recognizes and reports unsafe practices or conditions to the manager.
  • Draws venous, arterial and capillary samples from patients according to phlebotomy procedures and age specific needs of the patient.
  • Rotates all shifts according to the schedule.
  • When assigned, develops new clinical procedures or revises existing by performing method validations and writing/revising a CLSI approved procedure.
  • When assigned, coordinates the proficiency testing and review for the laboratory section.
  • Follows basic infection control practices and guidelines.
  • Performs sectional housekeeping.
  • Performs and evaluates competency when requested.
  • Performs all clerical functions related to job, and handles specimens as directed.
  • Bachelor's degree in medical technology, MLS or related science including at least 12 months in a hospital training program or near completion of program.
  • Currently registered with American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or eligible for registry.
  • Successful Completion of registering within 12 months of employment.
  • BLS/CPR within 6 months of employment.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage — with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period.
  • Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
  • Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
  • Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
  • Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
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