Medical Technologist / MLT - Part Time - Evening Shift

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network. Summary Performs laboratory procedures to obtain results for providers to utilize in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Uses established procedures and protocols that require the exercise of independent judgment and responsibility with minimal technical supervision. Job Duties Performs any high complexity, moderate complexity or waived laboratory testing in the assigned testing department. Utilizes advanced clinical laboratory instrumentation and methodologies according to departmental standard operating procedures. Confirms, verifies, and reports the results of this testing independently exercising broad independent judgment. Monitors results for reasonableness and critical values. Conducts and evaluates established quality control per departmental standard operating procedures. Troubleshoots and reports to management any unacceptable quality control before reporting patent results. Performs required departmental preventative maintenance per standard operating procedures. Recognizes and corrects instrument or procedural malfunctions within the scope of the standard operating procedures and records troubleshooting activities. Provides clinical orientation and / or training of new employees / students. Minimum Qualifications Must meet CLIA 88 personnel requirements for high complexity testing. Bachelor's Degree Medical Technology or related science field from an accredited institution or must meet CLIA grandfathered medical technologist regulations or Individuals who successfully passed the HEW (grandfathered) Med Techs Proficiency Examination for Medical Technologists Less than 1 year of experience and a clinical laboratory internship Demonstrated technical skills. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific documents. Ability to read, understand, and speak basic English. Demonstrated ability to use / learn the computer system, word processing, e-mail, and applicable software programs. Demonstrated dependability / flexibility in meeting scheduling needs of the department, unit, and hospital. Ability to apply common mathematical skills. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Preferred Qualifications MLS - Medical Laboratory Scientist ASCP - State of Pennsylvania or MLT - Medical Laboratory Technologist ASCP - State of Pennsylvania or MT - Medical Technologist - AAB Board of Registry Physical Demands Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples : Push / pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing / walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift.

• Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR. Job Description Disclaimer : This position description provides the major duties / responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require. Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and / or social activities. Lehigh Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes. Work Shift : Evening Shift Address : 700 E Broad St Primary Location : Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton Position Type : Onsite Union : LVH-H OPEIU Hospital Work Schedule : MT / MLT Evening / Night Shift Flex, Part Time - Variable Start Times, Weekend / Holiday Rotation Department : 1017-00067 Lab Admin