Blood Bank Medical Technologist/MLT - Hopewell - Per Diem - Day

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in exceptional physicians, nurses, and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic healthcare resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, a satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group consists of over 600 physicians and providers offering primary, specialty, and hospital-based services.

About the Role

Performs accurate and timely varied or specialized testing in Blood Bank. Performs procedures accurately and completely following established infection control practices and adhering to quality assurance standards. Conducts testing using computer-linked automated electronic equipment and/or manual methodologies. Performs routine procedures requiring subjective analysis and consults with technical supervisors and pathologists regarding atypical results. Reports clinical data accurately and efficiently to ensure timely patient information for caregivers. Performs statistical analysis relevant to analytical methodologies and records workload statistics.

Instructs student technicians and staff members, providing technical guidance as required. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care during phlebotomy or other direct patient services. Prepares blood samples and body fluids for analysis, ensuring sample appropriateness and patient identity. Uses quality control methods to determine result acceptability and takes corrective action to resolve issues. Performs procedures and minor repairs relevant to routine operation and maintenance of analytical equipment. Meets established turnaround times (TATs) during routine and heavy workflow, prioritizing tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate and timely testing in Blood Bank using automated and manual methodologies.
• Adhere to infection control practices and quality assurance standards.
• Report clinical data accurately and efficiently for timely patient care.
• Perform statistical analysis and record workload statistics.
• Instruct and provide technical guidance to student technicians and staff.
• Prepare blood samples and body fluids for analysis, ensuring patient identity and sample appropriateness.
• Use quality control methods to assess result acceptability and take corrective actions.
• Maintain and perform minor repairs on analytical equipment.
• Meet established turnaround times during routine and high-volume workflows.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a science-related field or HEW certification as a medical technologist in lieu of a BS degree.
• Previous clinical laboratory employment.
• Familiarity with personal computers.
• Ability to interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Frequent physical demands: Sitting, standing, walking, carrying objects, pushing/pulling, twisting, bending, reaching forward, reaching overhead, wrist position deviation, pinching/fine motor activities.
• Occasional physical demands: Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders), squatting/kneeling/crawling, taste or smell.
• Continuous physical demands: Keyboard use/repetitive motion, talking or hearing.
• Lifting requirements: Floor to waist: 20 lbs; Waist level and above: 20 lbs.
• Sensory requirements: Very accurate 20/40 near vision, accurate far vision, color discrimination, moderate depth perception, accurate hearing.
• Anticipated occupational exposure risks: Bloodborne pathogens, chemicals, airborne communicable diseases.

Benefits

• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
• Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
• Sick Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program

Pay

Pay Range: $32.00 - $32.00 per hour for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ based on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time). The pay range reflects base compensation and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay, or benefits.