St. Luke’s University Health Network
Travel Medical Technologist
St. Luke’s University Health Network, Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States, 18103
Travel Medical Technologist
At St. Luke’s, our travel staff are OUR employees. They are a valued part of our team and are extended benefits such as medical, vision, and dental, as well as retirement options. Our travel staff has the best of both worlds available to them – flexibility of travel & the support of working for a 100 Top Health Care System. St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.TRAVEL ASSIGNMENT, CAMPUS and SHIFT WILL VARY13 week assignments, 36-40 hours/week. Minimum of 2 years of experience required.JOB SUMMARYPerforms waived, moderate, and highly complex laboratory tests. Assumes responsibility for patient testing, problem-solving and quality control. Trains and orients new staff and students, assesses competency of existing technologists. Performs special assignments as delegated.JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Performs laboratory tests according to established protocols and procedures.Operates and performs maintenance on laboratory instrumentation per established policies and procedures.Performs quality control testing and documents corrective action per established policy.Troubleshoots instrumentation with the aid of consulting technical services with proper documentation.Follows established policies regarding accurate documentation of laboratory results in the laboratory information system, instrument records, and other quality assurance data.Teaches/trains new employees and assists in competency assessment.Monitors inventory of supplies and orders supplies as necessary.Maintains a clean and orderly work area.Demonstrates effective communication skills by conveying necessary information accurately, listening effectively and asking pertinent questions.Other related duties as assigned.PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:Sitting up to 7 hours per day in 2 hour increments. Standing up to 5 hours per day in 2 hour increments. Walking up to 7 hours per day in short increments. Frequently uses fingers to manipulate small vials, pipetting, etc. Continuous use of hands for operation of laboratory equipment and computer keyboard. Occasional lifting of boxes/equipment up to 30 pounds.QUALIFICATIONS:EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical or biological science or medical technology from an accredited institution. ASCP eligible.TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Two years of clinical laboratory training.Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include your present employer and if listing prior agency experience, please also include the hospital names and locations of your assignments. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses.St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Founded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 20,000 employees providing services at 15 campuses and 300+ outpatient sites.
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At St. Luke’s, our travel staff are OUR employees. They are a valued part of our team and are extended benefits such as medical, vision, and dental, as well as retirement options. Our travel staff has the best of both worlds available to them – flexibility of travel & the support of working for a 100 Top Health Care System. St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.TRAVEL ASSIGNMENT, CAMPUS and SHIFT WILL VARY13 week assignments, 36-40 hours/week. Minimum of 2 years of experience required.JOB SUMMARYPerforms waived, moderate, and highly complex laboratory tests. Assumes responsibility for patient testing, problem-solving and quality control. Trains and orients new staff and students, assesses competency of existing technologists. Performs special assignments as delegated.JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Performs laboratory tests according to established protocols and procedures.Operates and performs maintenance on laboratory instrumentation per established policies and procedures.Performs quality control testing and documents corrective action per established policy.Troubleshoots instrumentation with the aid of consulting technical services with proper documentation.Follows established policies regarding accurate documentation of laboratory results in the laboratory information system, instrument records, and other quality assurance data.Teaches/trains new employees and assists in competency assessment.Monitors inventory of supplies and orders supplies as necessary.Maintains a clean and orderly work area.Demonstrates effective communication skills by conveying necessary information accurately, listening effectively and asking pertinent questions.Other related duties as assigned.PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:Sitting up to 7 hours per day in 2 hour increments. Standing up to 5 hours per day in 2 hour increments. Walking up to 7 hours per day in short increments. Frequently uses fingers to manipulate small vials, pipetting, etc. Continuous use of hands for operation of laboratory equipment and computer keyboard. Occasional lifting of boxes/equipment up to 30 pounds.QUALIFICATIONS:EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical or biological science or medical technology from an accredited institution. ASCP eligible.TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Two years of clinical laboratory training.Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include your present employer and if listing prior agency experience, please also include the hospital names and locations of your assignments. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses.St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Founded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 20,000 employees providing services at 15 campuses and 300+ outpatient sites.
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