Medical Technologist, Microbiology

Nemours is seeking a Medical Technologist, Microbiology, (part-time or full-time, benefits included) to join our Nemours Children's Health team in Wilmington, Delaware.

As one of the nation's leading pediatric health care systems, Nemours is committed to providing all children with their best chance to grow up healthy. We offer integrated, family-centered care to more than 300,000 children each year in our pediatric hospitals, specialty clinics and primary care practices in Delaware, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Nemours strives to ensure a healthier tomorrow for all children - even those who may never enter our doors - through our world-changing research, education and advocacy efforts. At Nemours, our Associates help us deliver on the promise we make to every family we have the privilege of serving: to treat their child as if they were our own.

From our park-like campus and free parking, to private patient rooms and kid-approved play areas, our Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, Del., is like no other in the region. We're considered one of the safest children's hospitals in the country, with some of the best doctors, nurses and pediatric specialty care available. We also have Delaware's only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center.

Medical Technologist for Clinical Laboratory; must have BSMT or equivalent, and be able to provide high quality results with attention to detail and offer excellent customer service to families and colleagues. Demonstrates professional, friendly, courteous, interpersonal skill in interactions with hospital staff, supervisory staff, co-workers, customers, and patients/family members. 

The provision of laboratory services by the performance of clinical laboratory procedures and related tasks.

• Performance of analytical procedures, using manual and automated methods, and through a variety of clinical laboratory methodologies (e.g., manual/visual plate-reading, microscopy, analyzer, rapid-test, etc.). Supervision is not required for specimen processing, test performance,  reporting results of procedures with documented training. In this function, must be able to perform all required calibration, quality control, statistical calculations and other process control and mathematical functions. Associate must also be able to understand concepts such as linearity, standard deviation, control charts, etc., as these apply to the performance of analytical testing in a clinical laboratory. Specific procedures performed depend upon the associate's specific assignment, for example, identifies bacteriological organisms in Microbiology, or performs analysis of potassium in Chemistry.
• Makes presentations (e.g., gives educational talks) to groups as assigned.
• Participates as a member on inspection teams, for example, as part of the College of American Pathologists program. Orders, accessions, statuses and reports results of tests performed on patient specimens, monitoring a variety of critical clinical issues, such as patient identifiers, specimen quality, order appropriateness, etc. In this function, must be able to read and understand a variety of written material such as specimen requisitions, worksheets, patient identification, specimen requirements, etc., whether performing this task manually (e.g., on paper) or through the use of an information system.  Must be able to check and verify information such as patient identification, lot numbers, expiration dates, etc., and act appropriately.
• Uses, calibrates and performs trouble-shooting and maintenance on laboratory equipment following established procedures, and as assigned by supervisor. Must be able to take responsibility for laboratory equipment performance, as demonstrated by interactions with technical representatives for instrument maintenance, both preventive and repair; must be able to successfully perform start-up and shut-down of complex analytical equipment.
• If assigned, collects specimens from patients and others as assigned, including collection of blood specimens by phlebotomy, following established procedures for this. Such collections may take place in a variety of environments, such as during assistance in bone marrow aspiration in Operating Room areas, for collection of capillary specimens from neonates, or performance of sweat collections. Such collections may require entering patient isolation rooms, whereby, associate must follow appropriate infection control procedures.  

Job Requirements

• B. S. in Medical Technology (B.S.M.T. or equivalent, e.g., HHS examination or ability to meet CLIA qualifications for Moderate complexity laboratory testing) required.
• Clinical Laboratory technical skills, such as pipetting, aliquotting, microscopy, etc.
• 2 years plate-reading experience preferred

As one of the nation's premier pediatric health care systems, we've made a promise to do whatever it takes to prevent and treat even the most disabling childhood conditions. It's a promise that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion guide our growth and strategy.  We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build a diverse and inclusive environment.  All Nemours Associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families.  

Nemours aspires to have its workforce and providers reflect the rich diversity of the communities we serve.  Candidates of diverse backgrounds, race and ethnicity, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, and those committed to working with diverse populations and conversant in multicultural values are strongly encouraged to apply. Please click here to review Nemours Anti-Racism Statement (nemours.org). 

To learn more about Nemours and our commitment to treat every child as if they were our own, visit us at www.nemours.org.