Clinical Lab Technician – Cancer Center Diagnostics

Astera Cancer Care; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

University Cancer & Blood Center is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to join our team in Athens, GA. The role involves performing CBC analysis, chemistry testing, QC, and specimen handling with accuracy and timeliness.

The position requires a 4-year biology or related science degree and clinical lab experience, with strong teamwork and independent work ability. Lab experience is preferred and ongoing training is provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology or another science; MLT/CLS/Phlebotomist or Medical Assistant with clinical lab experience.
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.
• Lab experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs analysis of CBCs with reporting and commenting on results.
• Performs daily, weekly and monthly QC and maintenance on CBC machine.
• Performs moderate complexity chemistry tests and QC on instruments.
• Tracks send-out specimens and ensures correct ICD/test codes.
• Identifies patient tubes and labs per orders and distributes specimens.

Skills

Lab teamwork

Quality control

Specimen handling

Medical terminology

Education

4-year Biology or related Science Degree (MLT/CLS/Phlebotomist/MA)

Tools

CBC machine

Chemistry analyzers

Pipettes

Job description

University Cancer & Blood Center is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to join our team in Athens, GA. The role involves performing CBC analysis, chemistry testing, QC, and specimen handling with accuracy and timeliness.

The position requires a 4-year biology or related science degree and clinical lab experience, with strong teamwork and independent work ability. Lab experience is preferred and ongoing training is provided.