Medical Technologist ~ Nights

Medical Technologist ~ Nights ~ Up to $5,000 Sign-on Bonus

Job Category: Allied Health

Requisition Number: MEDIC
001290

• Posted:
  December 17, 2025
• Full-Time
• On-site

Northwestern Medical Center
133 Fairfield Street
St. Albans, VT 05478, USA

• Pay or shift range: $28.50 USD to $39.52 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job‑related reasons.

NMC is currently recruiting a Medical Technologist in the Laboratory for night shift. The position is full‑time (80 hours bi‑weekly), generally 9p-7a Monday‑Thursday (weekends as needed). Northwestern Medical Center’s mission is to provide exceptional health care to our community. Join our high reliability team! With “people” as one of our core values, valuing our employees is a top priority for Northwestern.

We care about our employees, their families, and their overall health & well‑being. We are proud to offer a generous benefits package, with recognized national carriers, designed to help our people stay healthy, balance work & life responsibilities, protect your assets & plan for a secure financial future.

Pay range: $28.50 to $39.52 USD

This Medical Technologist generalist position performs clinical testing and associated duties in all Laboratory sections. Processing of specimens in the assigned Laboratory Section following written procedures and documenting action taken using the Laboratory Information System. Additional functions include daily and weekly cleaning of equipment and work area, conducting Quality Control procedures on analytical tests, instruments, reagents, media and other products, calibrating of instrument in designated area and complying with established Safety and Infection Control procedures.

The Technologist works independently, organizing work to meet job requirements. May be required to perform a variety of specimen collections including blood draws.

• Education: Requires American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board Certification (COP) as a Medical Laboratory Scientist - or equivalent nationally recognized credentials within 6 months of hire. Baccalaureate degree in Medical Technology or a related science with approved Clinical Laboratory Scientist training is preferred. Non‑traditional route to established skill level may be accepted after review of education and experience.
• Experience: None required.
• Other: The Medical Technologist must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently on varied shifts which include nights and weekends (at least two a month). Possess an ICHP Visa Screen Certificate, if applicable.

• Reports To:
  
  Laboratory Director, Assistant Laboratory Manager;
  None specified.
• Other Contacts:
  Section Specialists, Pathologists, patients, other employees, physicians, and Technical and Service Representatives.

• Machinery or Equipment Used:
  Laboratory analyzers and equipment, glass slides, microhematocrit tubes, microscope, computer, pipettes, centrifuge, wheeled cart, dolly, vacuum, phone, safety shields, glue sticks, media plates, specimen loop, incubators, dry block heater, vortex mixer, anti‑fatigue mats.
• Physical Demands:
  Infrequent: overhead reaching up to 90 inches for retrieval of equipment and supplies;
  Step stool available. Occasional:
  Pushing/pulling/lifting up to 45 lbs; pushing/pulling of wheeled cart or dolly. Lifting, crouching, squatting and overhead reaching when stocking or retrieving supplies. Sitting for computer work, meetings and breaks/lunch. Exposure to wet/slippery surfaces. Balance required when exposed to the wet/slippery surfaces. Exposure to cold temperature in the walk‑in cooler (3 °C) or walk‑in freezer (‑20 °C). Frequent:
  Standing/walking when performing job tasks. Forward reaching for retrieval and placement of accessories, specimen and cleaning of equipment or touching of control panels. Must have good gross and fine motor dexterity and tactile sensation of the digits. Requires both red/green and blue/violet color discrimination.
• Working Conditions:
  
  Occasional…