Laboratory Scientist / Laboratory / PRN

Catawba Valley Health System; North Carolina; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Catawba Valley Medical Center in North Carolina is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform routine and advanced laboratory tests, and to serve as a clinical resource for trainees, MLTs, and postgraduate physicians.

The position requires an associate degree from an accredited MLT program, and MLT (ASCP) certification or AMT equivalent to be completed within six months; no previous experience is required, and on-the-job training will bring you up to speed within three months.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited Medical Laboratory Technician program.
• MLT (ASCP) certification or equivalent (AMT) must be completed within six months of employment date.
• Proficiency in all areas of the laboratory.
• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related field is preferred; MT(ASCP) or MLS(ASCP) certification or equivalent (AMT) acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Performs variety of routine and advanced laboratory tests and procedures for use in diagnosis.
• Serves as clinical resource for trainees, MLTs, and postgraduate physicians.

Education

Associate degree from an accredited MLT program

MLT (ASCP) certification or equivalent (AMT)

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related field

Job description

Summary of Performance Expectations

Performs variety of routine and advanced laboratory tests and procedures for use in diagnosis. Serves as clinical resource for trainees, MLTs, and postgraduate physicians.

Job Description

Performs variety of routine and advanced laboratory tests and procedures for use in diagnosis. Serves as clinical resource for trainees, MLTs, and postgraduate physicians.

Required

Education & Credentials: Associate degree from an accredited Medical Laboratory Technician program. MLT (ASCP) certification or equivalent (AMT) must be completed within six months of employment date. Proficiency in all areas of the laboratory.

Preferred

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related field. MT(ASCP) or MLS(ASCP) certification or equivalent (AMT) must be completed within six months of employment date. Proficiency in all areas of the laboratory.

Work Experience

Required

No previous experience required. Given training and on-the-job experience, incumbent should be proficient in the basic aspects of the job within three months of employment date.

ABOUT US

About Catawba Valley Medical Center

COMPREHENSIVE, ACCESSIBLE HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN THE CATAWBA VALLEY

As the region’s largest not-for-profit community hospital, we exist to heal and comfort patients, to promote and foster a healthier community, and to ensure access to healthcare to all who need it - regardless of ability to pay. With a wide array of medical specialties, our skilled nurses and providers are trained to treat virtually any type of injury or illness, providing high-quality, easily accessible healthcare close to home.

Our mission: Exceptional Healthcare. Every Person. Every Time.

At A Glance

• Region’s only level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Women’s Choice Award winner for America’s Best 100 Hospitals for Patient Experience for six consecutive years
• American College of Surgeons Accredited Comprehensive Community Cancer Center

HIGH LEVEL OF TECHNICAL CARE FROM MEDICAL EXPERTS

Catawba Valley Medical Center offers a wide range of services from experienced medical specialists capable of addressing virtually any healthcare concern. Our current hospital holds 258 beds and serves the five-county Hickory area. Through our skilled medical practitioners and our highly trained staff, we strive to provide the highest level of medical expertise using the latest, state-of-the-art technology available.

One of our goals at Catawba Valley Medical Center is to provide seamless care between your primary care provider and our hospital. Being a part of a vast healthcare network allows for easier and more efficient communication between local physicians, medical specialists and our hospital. No one should have to travel far for the expert level medical treatment they need. We work with a plethora of medical specialists capable of diagnosing, treating and operating on a wide variety of conditions.