Medical Technologist / Medical Laboratory Technician

Responsibilities

• Fulfilling laboratory procedures for specimen collection, handling, and processing.
• Conducting and documenting quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance.
• Notifying supervisors of potential issues affecting test performance or reporting.
• Managing laboratory stock according to needs.
• Performing tasks listed on checklists associated with the position.
• Maintaining adherence to safety policies.
• Providing excellent customer service.
• Fostering a positive work environment.
• Completing additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• At least 18 years old.
• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Keyboarding experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• One year of clerical experience preferred.
• One year of clinical experience preferred.
• Completion of 60 semester hours from a regionally accredited college, including chemistry, biology, and medical laboratory techniques, or an Associate degree in a related field.
• Completion of clinical rotations in microbiology, urinalysis, chemistry, and hematology.
• OR
• Completion of a fifty-week military Medical Laboratory Procedures course and meeting qualifications for the military occupational specialty of “Medical Laboratory Specialist.”
• ASCP Registered Medical Technologist (M.T.) or Medical Laboratory Technician (M.L.T.) certification preferred.
• Registry-eligible technologists encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Completion of a minimum of 60 semester hours from a regionally accredited college, including chemistry, biology, and medical laboratory techniques, or an Associate degree in a related field.
• Completion of clinical rotations in microbiology, urinalysis, chemistry, and hematology.
• OR
• Completion of a fifty-week military Medical Laboratory Procedures course and meeting qualifications for the military occupational specialty of “Medical Laboratory Specialist.”
• ASCP Registered Medical Technologist (M.T.) or Medical Laboratory Technician (M.L.T.) certification preferred.
• Registry-eligible technologists encouraged to apply.

Skills

• Proficiency in laboratory procedures and quality control.
• Effective communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage inventory and adhere to safety protocols.

Pay

$31.00 - $34.50 per hour, depending on experience.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
• Disability, life, and long-term care insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid annual leave, volunteer time off, pay, bereavement leave, emergency leave, bank overtime pay, holiday pay, and double-time compensation for all holidays worked.
• Discounted medical treatment at any Patient First location for employees and immediate family.
• Recruitment bonus, Patient Care Performance bonus (for center employees), and weekend bonus (for center employees).