MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST

WellSpan Health seeks a Medical Technologist for our Laboratory Services team. In this role, you will perform and analyze a full range of laboratory tests, support Point-of-Care (POC) testing, ensure quality control, and collaborate with clinical staff to deliver accurate, timely results. WellSpan Health is a leading regional system dedicated to community wellness, innovation, and patient-centered care. We offer a collaborative, inclusive environment, robust training, and clear opportunities for professional growth while making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Perform, validate, and document a wide range of point-of-care (POC) and core laboratory tests in accordance with established procedures and regulatory standards.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot POC analyzers and standard laboratory equipment, ensuring instruments are calibrated, quality-controlled, and functioning optimally.
• Review and interpret test results, recognizing critical values and promptly communicating significant findings to providers and nursing staff.
• Follow CLIA, CAP, and hospital policies for quality assurance, proficiency testing, specimen handling, and documentation.
• Train, orient, and provide ongoing competency support to nurses and other clinical staff performing POC testing across the health system.
• Participate in POC implementation projects, including validation, correlation studies, workflow optimization, and integration with the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to support accurate, timely, and patient-centered diagnostic care.
• Maintain accurate records in the laboratory information system (LIS), ensuring complete and legible documentation of all testing activities.
• Adhere to infection prevention, safety, and regulatory guidelines, including proper use of PPE and safe handling of biological specimens and reagents.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including process standardization, incident investigation, and adoption of innovative testing solutions in the laboratory and at the point of care.

Required Skills

• Clinical laboratory testing (hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, coagulation, immunoassay)
• Point-of-care testing platforms and analyzers
• Instrument maintenance and basic troubleshooting
• Quality control and quality assurance procedures
• Specimen collection, labeling, and processing
• Laboratory Information System (LIS) usage and documentation
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) navigation for result review and entry
• CLIA and CAP regulatory compliance knowledge
• Data analysis and interpretation of lab results
• Phlebotomy and specimen handling techniques
• Infection prevention and biosafety practices
• Staff training, competency assessment, and education
• Effective written and verbal communication with clinical teams
• Time management and prioritization in a high-volume environment