Medical Lab Scientist

Medical Lab Scientist/Medical Technologist in Microbiology Department Main CampusPart Time 24 hours per week, 7am-3:30pm shifts, varied days; with weekend and holiday rotationAbout the Elliot Hospital Laboratory:The Elliot Hospital Laboratory is a full service 24/7 operation. We are both CAP and AABB accredited. In addition to traditional inpatient and outpatient work, the laboratory supports a Level II trauma center, Level III NICU, High Risk Maternity unit, three urgent cares, two cancer centers, a community health center and approximately 60 nursing and assisted living facilities. Our yearly billable volume is approximately 1.6 million tests.In addition, our Blood bank is an American Red Cross Blood depot for the State of New Hampshire, supporting other hospital with urgent blood product needs.About the JobMedical Technologists work as part of the healthcare team to provide our patients with the best possible care. Staff work together with each other, patient providers and our Pathologists to help determine clinical outcomes for our patients. Our technical departments are state of the art with up to date instrumentation including, molecular microbiology, Rotem coagulation technology, a full chemistry line with refrigeration and up to date, histology and cytology departments.What You’ll DoAccurately and precisely perform laboratory tests and maintain the integrity of samples throughout the process.Notify appropriate clinical personnel in the event of critical or life-threatening results.Maintain records and documentationResolve and document procedural problems encountered in the daily workload.What You'll NeedBachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Biology, Science or related field OR an equivalent combination of experience and education required. Individuals have up to two years from date of hire to complete degree requirement.Two (2) years of current or recent bench work experience in a clinical microbiology lab strongly preferred. Experience in phlebotomy and specimen collection preferred.Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) or MLS strongly preferred. ASCP certified or eligible.What Elliot Health System Has to OfferHealth, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employeesShort-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance coverageCompetitive payContinuing Education Reimbursement Programs403(b) Retirement Savings PlanMultiple onsite gym locations with FREE access for employees (plus yoga, personal training and more) Aya Healthcare