Clinical Lab Technician: Precision Diagnostics & QC

Advocate Health; Byron (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Byron, GA is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to work under direct supervision in the Clinical Lab. You will perform a variety of laboratory examinations and tests, ensuring rapid and accurate results, and assist in specimen collection as needed.

Responsibilities include calibrating instruments, performing quality control, participating in proficiency testing, maintaining records, and mentoring newer staff; familiarity with LIS/HIS is advantageous.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Applied Sciences required.
• MLT (ASCP) registry or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Performs and reports various laboratory tests in the assigned section.
• Calibrates, standardizes equipment and performs minor maintenance.
• Performs quality control and proficiency testing.
• Assists in specimen collection and processing.
• Assists in teaching responsibilities for other MLTs and Tech Extenders.
• Maintains clerical records and familiarity with LIS/HIS.

Skills

Quality control

Laboratory testing

Equipment calibration

Proficiency testing

Specimen collection

Training/mentoring

LIS/HIS familiarity

Education

High School diploma

Associate degree in Applied Sciences

MLT (ASCP) registry

Tools

LIS

Job description

Advocate Health in Byron, GA is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to work under direct supervision in the Clinical Lab. You will perform a variety of laboratory examinations and tests, ensuring rapid and accurate results, and assist in specimen collection as needed.

Responsibilities include calibrating instruments, performing quality control, participating in proficiency testing, maintaining records, and mentoring newer staff; familiarity with LIS/HIS is advantageous.