Medical Technologist - Evenings -$10K Retention Bonus

Trinity Health • Silver Spring, MD

1d • $30 - $43 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, evening shift position for a Medical Technologist I in the Automated Laboratory Services Department at Holy Cross Hospital. The role involves performing routine and specialized procedures, and reviewing/approving clinical test results for patient diagnosis and treatment. This position supports the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Hospital and is defined by the standards of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act of 1988 for high complexity procedures. A $10,000 retention bonus is offered to external candidates who meet the minimum requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology (Medical Technology), biological, chemical or related science; and satisfactory completion of a clinical laboratory educational rotation; -or- A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college/university including courses in biological science, chemistry and mathematics –and- successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Medical Technologist program. -or- A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college/university, including 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) of biological science (with one semester in microbiology), 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) of chemistry, one semester (one quarter) of mathematics, -and- one year of full time acceptable clinical laboratory experience in Blood Banking, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Immunology and/or Clinical Microscopy within the last ten years.
• Clinical rotations or professional experience must be under the supervision of a pathologist (certified by the American Board of Pathology) or an appropriately board certified medical scientist and a certified medical technologist.
• New Graduate to 5 years of experience in Clinical Laboratory Setting.
• Have completed a accredited internship in all areas of the laboratory that the employee is to be responsible for or have documented / traceable on the job training in an accredited laboratory.
• Ability to work in harmony with personnel to build team driven customer service.
• Demonstrates basic computer literacy.
• Demonstrates comprehension, skill and command of oral and written English language.

Nice To Haves

• Current or eligible ASCP, AMT, or NCA certification as a Medical Technologist desirable but not necessary with documented training and education.
• Can consider previously certified Medical Technologists, who met the credentialing requirements by the Department of Health Education and Welfare (HEW certified MT).
• General knowledge of laboratory methodologies, interpretation of results, and quality assurance;

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized procedures.
• Review and approve clinical test results for use in the diagnosis and treatment of patients in accordance with established protocol for a laboratory performing high complexity procedures as defined by the standards of the Clinical laboratory Improvement Act of 1988.
• Supports the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Hospital.

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.
• Referral Rewards Program
• $10K Retention Bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level