Medical Technologist- Per Diem

Trinity Health•Darby, PA

About The Position

Mercy Fitzgerald, a member of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, is seeking a Medical Technologist to join its Laboratory team. The Medical Technologist conducts diagnostic laboratory tests used to detect, analyze, and help treat a wide variety of diseases and medical conditions. Using microscopes, chemicals, precision tools, analyzers, and computer equipment, the technologist performs tests that provide doctors and patients with information about conditions and the patient's progress and prognosis. The role performs standard laboratory procedures consistently while providing high-quality patient care and works independently in assigned areas, including Chemistry, Hematology, Blood Bank, and Microbiology. This is a per diem position on the night shift, every other weekend, with holiday rotation. Mercy Fitzgerald offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to honoring each person's dignity and embracing colleagues' varied perspectives, experiences, and talents to deliver compassionate, person-centered care.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, or a baccalaureate degree with a major in biological science or chemistry, or a baccalaureate degree with a combination of 30 semester hours of biology, chemistry, and/or medical sciences, and meet the training and/or experience requirements for the specific certification.
Possess or be eligible for Technologist certification (BB, C, CG, CT, H, HTL, MLS, M, MB) by ASCP.
With a bachelor's degree, hold or be eligible for MT (ASCP) certification, or be certified as MT (HEW) or MT (AMT).

Nice To Haves

Master’s or doctorate in chemistry, biology, immunology, immunohematology, microbiology, allied health, clinical laboratory sciences, or an appropriately related field.

Responsibilities

Conduct diagnostic laboratory tests to help detect, analyze, and treat diseases and medical conditions.
Use microscopes, chemicals, precision tools, analyzers, and computer equipment to perform tests and provide information about patient conditions and prognosis.
Perform standard laboratory procedures consistently while providing high-quality patient care.
Work independently in assigned laboratory areas, including Chemistry, Hematology, Blood Bank, and Microbiology.