Med Technologist - 3rd shift (Overnights)

Laboratory Technologist

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed minimum pay reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

$29.27

Position Overview

• Performs accurate and timely varied or specialized bacteriological, serological, hematological, chemical and/or related testing. Performs procedures accurately and completely following established infection control practices and adhering to established standards and practices for quality assurance.
• Performs all testing accurately within assigned section using computer linked automated electronic equipment and/or manual methodologies. Performs routine procedures requiring subjective analysis and consults with the technical supervisors and pathologists regarding atypical results.
• Reports clinical data accurately and efficiently so that care givers receive timely patient information.
• Performs statistical analysis relevant to analytical methodologies in use. Records appropriate workload statistics on a timely basis.
• Instructs student technicians and staff members as required. Counsels, advises, instructs, and provides technical guidance to staff members and/or students as required.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age appropriate care when performing phlebotomy or other direct patient services.
• Prepares blood samples and body fluids for analysis taking measures to ensure the appropriateness of sample and identity of the patient.
• Uses knowledge of quality control methods in determining the acceptability of results. Takes corrective action to identify causes and to correct problems. Performs procedures and minor repairs relevant to the routine operation and maintenance of analytical equipment in their assigned sections. Meets established TATs during routine and heavy workflow; using good judgment and prioritizes tasks at hand.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in science related field or HEW certification as a medical technologist in lieu of BS degree.
• Experience: Previous clinical laboratory employment.
• Knowledge and Skills: Familiarity with personal computers. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Usual Work Day: 8 Hours

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Frequent physical demands include: Sitting, Standing, Walking, Carry objects, Push/Pull, Twisting, Bending, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Wrist position deviation, Pinching/fine motor activities
• Occasional physical demands include: Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders), Squat/kneel/crawl, Taste or Smell
• Continuous physical demands include: Keyboard use/repetitive motion, Talk or Hear
• Lifting Floor to Waist 20 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 20 lbs.
• Sensory Requirements include: Very Accurate 20/40, Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Moderate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing
• Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Airborne Communicable Disease

Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical. Capital Health will require all applicants to have an annual flu vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions.

Company will never ask candidates for social security numbers or date of birth during application phase. If you are asked for this information online, you may be a target for identity theft.

For benefit eligible roles, in addition to cash compensation, we provide a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, robust PTO plan, overtime to eligible roles, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.

The pay rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level.

The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.