Medical Technologist
About The Position
UP Health System Marquette is seeking a PRN Medical Technologist for its Blood Bank in Marquette, Michigan, with varied shifts. The Medical Technologist performs diagnostic testing on patient samples to help physicians diagnose and monitor disease states. The role does not directly treat or care for patients and reports to the Director of Laboratory Services. The position involves access to demographic, clinical, insurance, financial, and complete medical-record information. Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens is present, along with regular exposure to biological and chemical hazards, including blood and bodily fluids, hazardous medications, and latex. Physical activities include frequent sitting, computer and data entry work, and equipment handling, as well as occasional standing, walking, and light lifting. UP Health System Marquette is part of Lifepoint Health. The hospital has 222 beds and includes the region’s only Level II Trauma Center and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The organization also supports community health outreach, including annual health and safety fairs and family health screenings.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Valid driver license.
- Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP).
- ASCP or equivalent registry.
- Ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Nice To Haves
- Medical Technologist licensure through ASCP or AMT is preferred; licensure must reflect education requirements.
Responsibilities
- Perform diagnostic testing on patient samples to assist physicians in diagnosing and monitoring disease states.
Benefits
- Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Paid family leave and paid time off.
- Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
- Loan assistance.
- 401(k) retirement package with company match.
- Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
- Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
