Medical Technologist (MT), Acute

Lifepoint Health • Somerset, NJ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is seeking a full-time, day shift Medical Technologist (MT) for their acute care facility. This role involves performing diagnostic testing on patient samples to assist physicians in diagnosing and monitoring disease states. The Medical Technologist will follow standardized procedures, prepare samples, collect and analyze bodily fluids and substances, collect and study blood samples for transfusions, operate laboratory equipment, analyze test results for accuracy and report them, and perform Quality Assurance to ensure equipment accuracy.

Requirements

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree
• Medical Technologist License through ASCP or AMT

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic testing on patient samples to aid physicians in the diagnosis and/or monitoring of various disease states.
• Follows standardized procedures and helps prepare samples for testing.
• Collects samples and analyze bodily fluids and substances for abnormalities.
• Collects blood and study blood samples used in transfusions.
• Operates laboratory equipment in a high-quality, effective manner.
• Analyzes test results for accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits, and reports/documents results per organizational standards.
• Performs automated tests using computerized instruments & automated equipment.
• Runs tests and analyzes the results to be reported to the physician or registered nurse.
• Performs Quality Assurance work to ensure accuracy of equipment.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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