Medical Laboratory Technician - Blood Bank - Full-time

80 hours biweekly - 6:30am-3:00pmEvery Other WeekendSummary –The Medical Laboratory Technician, ASCP performs laboratory procedures in a timely and accurate manner according to established hospital and departmental policies and procedures. This position performs functional duties in the Pre-Analytic, Analytic, and Post-Analytic phases in the Laboratory Path of Work flow. May be required to share responsibility to delegate work assignments for self and coworkers in the absence of a supervisor or lead. Must comply with the CLIA standards, listed as responsibilities under 42CFR493.1495 for high complexity testing and 42CFR493.1425 for moderate complexity testing personnel.Education – Associate’s degree and successful completion of a Medical Technology program which is accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA), or Associate’s degree in a laboratory related science such as Biology or Chemistry and equivalent training, education, and experience (such as military training).Experience – Six months full time clinical laboratory experience required. The clinical laboratory experience gained during the accrediated Medical Technology program will satisfy the experience requirement.Licensure/Certification – ASCP certification or equivalent nationally recognized MLT certification or equivalent categorical certification required.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities - Working knowledge of general types of laboratory equipment (centrifuge, microscope, etc.) keyboard, LIS, calculators, fax, auto analyzers. Basic computer skills required.Caring for Our TeamWe offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the first day of the month following 30 days of employment, along with life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role.Strength Through DiversityMeritus Health believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are key drivers for excellence. We share a common devotion to delivering exceptional patient care. When you join us, you become a part of Meritus Health, and we expect a record of achievement and advancement as we meet our mission.Our commitment to equity in all aspects of patient care delivery, education, and research to promote policies and practices to allow opportunities for all to create joy at work and reach their potential.Happy to HelpAt Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.Meritus Medical Laboratory is a full-service clinical laboratory committed to quality, convenience, and reliability. We know that the test results of every specimen represent an individual who is depending on our dedication and expertise. We serve the four-state region of Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Virginia. In addition to performing testing for Meritus Medical Center's patients around the clock, we have 7 centers for walk-in customers.Meritus Medical Laboratory is led by four board-certified pathologists who provide medical and technical support in addition to consultation. The balance of our technical staff is composed of medical technologists and medical laboratory technicians. Specimen collection is facilitated by our staff of 60 phlebotomists, plus a full complement of couriers and registration clerks. Highly trained customer service reps and administrative staff work diligently to provide our clients and patients with the service and results they need and deserve. We strive to maintain that dependability with every patient.Meritus Medical Laboratory is accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) and adheres to the requirements of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA) '88 and requirements of the State of Maryland. Meritus Medical Laboratory is enrolled in the CAP Proficiency Testing Program, the CAP Tech Sample Program, and participates in the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Check Sample Program.Our testing expertise and instrumentation include:Chemistry Beckman Coulter AU5800Beckman Coulter DxI 800Diasorin Liason XLSebia Capillarys 2Advanced Instrument Osmometer 3320Roche e602Nova Stat SensorHematologySysmex XN-9000 line: two XN-10s, SP-10, and DI-60 with CellavisionSysmex Novs UF-500, UD-10ACL TOP 550Alcor iSEDHematastat IIDigital Refractometer 300026MES SQA-Vision Semen AnalyzerMicrobiology/Immunology/Molecular DiagnosticsBD Bactec FXBD Microprobe Processor AffirmBiomereiux Bact/ALERT 3DBiomereiux Vitek 2XLCepheid GeneXpert 8 ModulesDade AutoScan 4 LabProInverness Medical Athena Multi-LyteRoche LIATNanosphere, VerigeneRoche 4800WASP, Beckman (Walk Away Specimen Processor)MAGNA Pure, RocheRoche 6800Dynex DS2Accelerate Pheno Test™ BC Kit, Accelerate DiagnosticsMALDI-TOF, BrukerePlex System, GenMarkWASP LAB, BeckmanCytologyThinPrep 2000 ProcessorThinPrep 5000 ProcessorLeica ST5020 Automated StainerThinPrep Imager System (includes Processing Station & 2 Review Scopes)HistologyBenchmark Special StainerBenchmark Ultra IHC StainerTransfusion ServicesOrtho Vision Swift