Medical Technologist or Medical Lab Technician/Part-Time/2nd Shift/Christ

American Addiction Centers

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time, 2nd shift position for a Medical Technologist or Medical Lab Technician in the Core Lab at Christ Hospital. The role involves performing, evaluating, and monitoring laboratory tests, managing workflow, and ensuring the quality and accuracy of results. The position also includes collecting specimens, providing technical assistance and training to junior staff, and ensuring compliance with accrediting agency standards. The individual will support critical care departments by providing timely and accurate results, especially during high-acuity patient events. The role requires the ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or graduation from a Medical Technology program approved by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) OR an equivalent program, in a science-related field, or documented equivalent education and training.
• No Experience Required.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs, evaluates, and monitors laboratory tests as authorized within established protocols, selecting and performing additional procedures when indicated.
• Monitors workflow and makes necessary adjustments to complete work in an appropriate time frame.
• Evaluates results for clinical significance, validity, and appropriateness.
• Follows prescribed policy in the reporting and notification of test results.
• Performs and documents calibration, maintenance, and repair of instruments and equipment.
• Recognizes indicators of test and/or instrument malfunction; evaluates and implements appropriate corrections.
• Performs, documents, and reviews quality control and quality assurance for improvement according to established protocol.
• Evaluates quality control results and takes corrective action when indicated.
• Ascertains that specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing.
• Collects specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients according to established protocol.
• Provides general direction, training, competency review, and technical assistance to medical laboratory technicians, phlebotomists, and support staff.
• Assists in the development of education and training protocols; instructs students, residents, and new team members as assigned.
• Assists in improving the quality and efficiency of laboratory procedures, policies, and processes.
• Ensures compliance with all accrediting agency standards, supporting CAP Regulatory requirements in an acute setting.
• Performs internal and external proficiency testing in the same manner as patient samples.
• Supports disease-specific accreditations of an institution by meeting turn-around time goals.
• Provides direct support and timely, accurate laboratory results for critical care departments such as the ED, ICU, and OR during a high acuity patient event.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous retirement offerings
• Programs that invest in your career development
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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