2nd Shift Medical Laboratory Assistant II

Atrium Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to join the Winston Campus on a full-time 2nd shift (Mon-Fri, 2:30pm-11pm). The role requires an Associate's degree in MLS or related field, with a Bachelor's preferred, and 2+ years in a lab or specimen processing area.

Responsibilities include specimen handling, LIS/EMR workflows, triage, processing, and QA support. Strong teamwork and communication are essential, with opportunities to mentor others and participate in ongoing education.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in medical laboratory science, biology, chemistry, or related field is required.
• Two years' experience in a laboratory or processing area is required; three years preferred.
• Military MOS 68K coursework may substitute for degree is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and sorts specimens from delivery sources.
• Verifies acceptability requirements for specimens before receipt into LIS.
• Identifies and resolves unacceptable specimens and escalates when needed.
• Receives barcode-labeled specimens into LIS correctly.
• Enters orders in EMR/Outreach for specimens received.
• Triages specimens and distributes to appropriate lab sections.
• Performs processing techniques like centrifugation and aliquoting.
• Troubleshoots lab orders and specimen issues.
• Provides guidance to colleagues and mentors new staff/students.
• Contributes to QA and safety documentation.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Data entry

Oral and written instructions

Multitask handling

Education

Associate's degree in MLS/Biology/C chemistry

Bachelor's degree preferred MLS/Biology/Chemistry

Job description

Atrium Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to join the Winston Campus on a full-time 2nd shift (Mon-Fri, 2:30pm-11pm). The role requires an Associate's degree in MLS or related field, with a Bachelor's preferred, and 2+ years in a lab or specimen processing area.

Responsibilities include specimen handling, LIS/EMR workflows, triage, processing, and QA support. Strong teamwork and communication are essential, with opportunities to mentor others and participate in ongoing education.