Mls Medical Technologist (Evening Shift)

Location Site: Salem Hospital Main Campus

Department: SH Lab Clinical Services

Position Type: Part Time

Start Time: 14:00 (Monday-Friday; Rotating Weekends)

Pioneering healthcare since 1896, Salem Health is a top workplace offering market-leading pay where you can make a difference in the lives of those in the community where you live. Through incorporation of Lean driven principles, staff are able effect change in the organization to solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.

As an employer of choice, we are devoted to assuring that we provide a safe, healthy, and patient-centric workplace, while keeping staff wellbeing and satisfaction top of mind.

Your Role With Us:

Working in the Medical Laboratory at Salem health, Medical Laboratory Technologists (MLT) and Scientists (MLS) are responsible for performing and reporting accurate testing results for our physicians, patients and community partners. Previous experience and strong desire for continuing education in the field will make candidates an ideal fit for our team.

Core Functions:

• Organize, prioritize, and perform tests and report results within minimum turnaround times.
• Monitor daily workload, keeping work and testing up to date.
• Assist with the orientation of new staff.
• Understand principles and procedures of department and answers questions with a depth of laboratory knowledge.
• Perform quality control procedures while adhering to hospital policy.
• Perform and documents routine and emergency maintenance on instruments as required.
• Participate in continuing education programs to maintain and improve professional skills. Minimum requirement is 12 hours of CEUs per year.
• Manage varying workloads without diminished accuracy or loss composure and able to resolve problems efficiently.
• Perform laboratory testing accurately and according to specification in policies and procedures.
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of Laboratory Information Systems (LIS).

Total Rewards Offerings:

Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth.

• Basic and voluntary life insurance
• Onsite fitness center with 24/7 badge access
• Live Well Wellness Program
• Impressive discounts offered by Nike, Adidas, Carhartt and others.
• Short and long-term disability
• Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual and holiday pay
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer https://studentaid.gov/
• Food and drink discounts in the cafeteria.
• Full comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Education assistance program
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
• 401(K) retirement plan with employer contributions.

Background/Expertise For MLT :

• Medical laboratory terminology.
• Graduation from recognized program of Medical Technology or the equivalent, and certification, such as MLT (ASCP) or the equivalent required.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Requires current registration as MLT (ASCP), MLT (AMT) or equivalent. Registry eligible may also be considered. **Must complete certification within 6 months of hire**
• Participation in a minimum of 12 CEUs per year, required.

Background/Expertise For MLS :

• Excellent communication skills.
• Participation in a minimum of 12 CEUs per year, required.
• Requires current registration as MLS, (ASCP), MLT (ASCP), MLT (AMT) or equivalent. Registry eligible may also be considered. **Must complete certification within 6 months of hire**
• Medical laboratory terminology.
• Bachelor of Science degree, required – AND – Certification from a recognized school of Medical Technology or the equivalent required.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected]