Medical Lab Technologist

Pay

Hiring Range: $24.30 – $33.45 per hour. Actual pay is determined based on job‑related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

About the role

The Medical Lab Technologist (MLT) works under the direction of the supervisor/manager and/or the Director of the Laboratory. Performs technical procedures in Hematology, Chemistry, Serology, Blood Bank, Point of Care Testing, Urinalysis, and Microbiology according to established protocols and standard operating procedures. The MLT follows all quality control and quality assurance guidelines, performs routine maintenance of departmental equipment, participates in proficiency testing, and assists in training new and existing personnel as well as students. May perform specimen collection, specimen processing, and phlebotomy as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical procedures in Hematology, Chemistry, Serology, Blood Bank, Point of Care Testing, Urinalysis, and Microbiology.
• Facilitate positive customer service throughout the department/facility and respond timely to customer needs.
• Recognize, respond to, and communicate collaboratively with physicians regarding variances in laboratory operations and patient data.
• Build collaborative professional relationships with a multi‑disciplinary team to support patient care needs.
• Follow all quality control and quality assurance guidelines.
• Perform routine maintenance of departmental equipment, including inventory control, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Understand and manage technology systems necessary for efficient department operations, ensuring equipment functionality.
• Complete accurate testing across pre‑analytic, analytic, and post‑analytic phases to ensure quality patient care.
• Assist in staff and student training.
• Comply with the laboratory QA/QI program and RHS policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements supporting National Patient Safety Goals and Quality Initiatives.
• Perform preventative maintenance, quality controls, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment per standard operating procedures.
• Ensure the department maintains accreditation from CAP, DNV, and other accrediting agencies, including validation testing, proficiency samples, QC documentation, temperature checks, and method comparisons.
• Use appropriate protective equipment, practice proper body mechanics, and follow safety guidelines; report and resolve variances or suspected non‑compliance.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED (required); completion of an official U.S. military 50‑week medical laboratory procedures training course (required) and current or prior military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician) (required); or Associate’s Degree in Medical Lab Technology/Clinical Lab Science or a related field (required).

Experience: 2 years clinical lab experience (preferred).

Licenses and Certifications:

• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) – American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT) – required upon hire.
• Medical Lab Tech (MLT) – American Medical Technologists (AMT) – required upon hire.