Emerus Holdings

Operates micro hospitals offering emergency care

Medical Technologist

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsUpdated on Nov 5

Full-timeAston Township, PA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Biological or Physical Sciences or Medical Laboratory Science is required.
Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required.
For the Pennsylvania market, at least 6 years of core lab experience is required; years of experience begin with Medical Laboratory Courses.
For the Las Vegas market, certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Technologist through ASCP or AMT is required.
For the Las Vegas market, a valid State of Nevada Laboratory General Supervisor license is required, or the ability to obtain that license within 6 months of hire.
For the Las Vegas market, at least 3 years of lab experience in the non-waived specialties of a clinical laboratory is required. Two of those years must be in a licensed laboratory or a laboratory of a hospital, university, or health department, under the supervision of a director with a doctoral degree.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned tasks, duties, and complex tests in all assigned laboratory areas according to protocols and procedures, complying with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, COLA accreditation requirements, and hospital standards.
Collect and process specimens using established protocols and technical knowledge.
Perform quality control, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting to ensure proper functioning of instruments, reagents, and procedures.
Validate and deliver test results, and assist with technical troubleshooting and quality assurance issues.
Follow safety practices for biohazards, blood-borne pathogen exposure control, infection control and standard precautions, hazardous chemicals, and chemical hygiene; maintain required compliance documentation.
Assist with proficiency testing for each test and corrective action when necessary.
Develop collaboration among clinical departments and affiliated services to coordinate laboratory services and resolve customer complaints or problems.
Coordinate and perform pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic laboratory activities with the Laboratory Director and Technical Consultant.
Assist with patient care and other activities within the scope of state licensure or regulations, including phlebotomy, IV starts, initiating EKGs, vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry, and superficial wound care.
Provide for patient safety based on age and condition.
Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records.
Maintain a clean, safe environment and perform or assist others with aseptic technique, isolation procedures, and infection control measures.
Assist with patient admission, transfer, and discharge.
Prepare and chaperone patients during examinations or procedures, or assist with other patient treatments.
Maintain laboratory and patient care areas with appropriate supplies.
Assist with patient restraints and maintain precautions; collect, report, and document information related to patient needs, emergencies, and unusual patient or family behavior.
Travel to facility locations as required.
Attend required staff meetings and other company-sponsored or mandated meetings.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with IV starts, phlebotomy, and initiating EKGs is a plus; experience is not required, and training is provided and required after hire.

About Us

HIGHLIGHTS

JOB TYPE: PRN Days (7am-7pm)

FACILITY TYPE: 20 bed Small-Format Hospital (10 ER, 10 Inpatient)

PERKS: Flexible Schedule, 401K match (fully vested day 1 of eligibility!!), paid referrals

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We are Emerus, the leader in small-format hospitals. We partner with respected and like-minded health systems who share our mission: To provide the care patients need, in the neighborhoods they live, by teams they trust. Our growing number of amazing partners includes Allegheny Health Network, Ascension, Baptist Health System, Baylor Scott & White Health, ChristianaCare, Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican, The Hospitals of Providence, INTEGRIS Health, MultiCare and WellSpan. Our innovative hospitals are fully accredited and provide highly individualized care. Emerus' commitment to patient care extends far beyond the confines of societal norms. We believe that every individual who walks through our doors deserves compassionate, comprehensive care, regardless of their background, identity, or circumstances. We are committed to fostering a work environment focused on teamwork that celebrates diversity, promotes equity and ensures equal access to information, development and opportunity for all of our Healthcare Pros.

Position Overview

The purpose of this position is to provide technical assistance and supportive patient care to meet the needs of individual patients throughout assigned areas. Responsible for the collection and analysis of laboratory specimens and subsequent result reporting according to laboratory protocol and procedures. Acts as general supervisor over assigned lab activities.

Essential Job Functions

Performs tasks, duties and/or complex tests in all areas of the laboratory assigned according to established laboratory protocols and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, COLA accreditation requirements and hospital standards.
Collects and processes specimens utilizing protocols and technical knowledge.
Performs quality control, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting protocols to ensure proper functioning of instruments, reagents, procedures.
Validates and delivers results of tests performed and assists with all technical troubleshooting and quality assurance issues.
Follows established safety practices including biohazards, exposure control plan (blood-borne pathogens), infection control to include standard precautions, employee right to know (hazardous chemicals), and chemical hygiene standard and maintains required documentation for compliance with federal, state, and local, regulations.
Assist with performing proficiency testing for each test to include corrective action when necessary.
Develop and foster collaboration among clinical departments and affiliated services to ensure an integrated and coordinated approach to providing laboratory services and resolution of customer complaints or problems.
Coordinate and perform all pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic laboratory activities in collaboration with the Laboratory Director and Technical Consultant
Assist with patient care and other activities within the scope of state license and/or regulations. May include, but not limited to, phlebotomy, IV starts, initiating EKGs, vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry and superficial wound care.
Provide for patient safety related to age and condition
Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times
Provide and maintain a clean, safe environment and perform and/or assist others to perform proper aseptic technique, isolation procedures, and infection control measures
Assist with the admission, transfer, and discharge of the patient

Other Job Functions

Prepare patients and chaperone during examinations/procedures or assists with other patient treatments
Maintain lab and all patient care areas with appropriate supplies
Assist with patient restraints and maintain precautions; collect, report and document data related to patient needs/emergencies and unusual patient and family behavior
Travel to all facility locations as required
Attend staff meetings or other company sponsored or mandated meetings as required
Perform additional duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Biological/Physical Sciences or Medical Laboratory Science, required
Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, required
Market-Specific qualifications:
- Pennsylvania Market
  - Minimum of 6 years core lab experience, required (Years of experience begin with Medical Laboratory Courses)
- Las Vegas Market
  - Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist (MLS/MLT) by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or American Medical Technology (AMT)
  - Valid State of Nevada license Laboratory General Supervisor, or ability to obtain General Supervisor license within 6 months of hire
  - Minimum of 3 years lab experience in the non-waived specialties of a clinical laboratory; 2 of these years must be in a licensed laboratory or a laboratory of a hospital, university or health department and be under the supervision of a director who possesses a doctoral degree
Experience with IV start, phlebotomy and initiation of EKG a plus (experience is not required); training is provided and required after hire

About the Company

Emerus Holdings

Operates micro hospitals offering emergency care

Emerus operates micro hospitals, small full-service facilities that provide emergency, inpatient, and diagnostic services. It partners with established healthcare systems to expand reach, serving patients needing immediate medical care and diagnostics, often in underserved or fast-growing communities. The facilities deliver hospital-level care with streamlined operations to reduce wait times and improve outcomes. Unlike traditional hospitals, Emerus grows through strategic partnerships with larger networks rather than building standalone systems. The company’s goal is to increase access to timely, high-quality care in the U.S. by deploying efficient, community-focused micro hospitals through partnerships.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Late Stage VC
Total funding: $30M
Headquarters: The Woodlands, TX
Founded: 2006

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