Medical Lab Technician

Lifepoint Health; North Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Life, disability & insurance coverage

Tuition assistance & career growth

Job summary

Rutherford Regional Health System, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Medical Lab Technician to join the lab team. The role involves performing routine tests in various sections and reporting to the Director of Laboratory Services, while handling patient information per HIPAA guidelines.

This position emphasizes safety with exposure to bloodborne pathogens and comprehensive benefits for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's Degree in Science required.
• License/Certifications: MLT certification through ASCP or AMT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine laboratory tests in various sections. Reports to the Director of Laboratory Services.
• Exposure: Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens is present.

Skills

Laboratory testing

PHI privacy

Education

Associate's Degree in Science

Job description

Medical Laboratory Technician

Schedule: Full-time, days

Ask about the $7,500 sign-on bonus

Your experience matters

Rutherford Regional Health System is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.

As a Medical Lab Technicianjoining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute

A Medical Lab Technician who excels in this role:

• Performs routine laboratory tests in various sections of the laboratory. Reports to the Director of Laboratory Services.

• Patient Populations Served: Does not directly treat or care for patients.

• Protected Health Information Accessed: Demographic, Clinical, Insurance, Financial, Complete Medical Record.

• Exposure: Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens is present.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO:Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

• Education:Associate's Degree in Science required.

• License /Certifications:MLT certification through ASCP or AMT preferred.

More about Rutherford Regional Health System

Rutherford Regional Health System partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare is bringing the pieces together to transform healthcare in Rutherford County. Duke LifePoint Healthcare is a joint venture of Duke University Health System, one of the country's leading academic health systems, and LifePoint Health, a leading healthcare company dedicated to Making Communities Healthier. These two forces joined because of the shared interest in collaborating with hospitals, healthcare providers and patients to bring high quality, innovative healthcare services to communities. Duke LifePoint combines Duke's unparalleled expertise in clinical excellence and quality care with LifePoint's extensive resources and knowledge and experience operating community hospitals and healthcare organizations.

Rutherford Regional Health System includes the following:Rutherford Regional Medical Center, Rutherford Family Care, Rutherford East Family Care, Forest City Family Care, Chase Family Care, Polk Medical Specialties, Rutherford Orthopedics, Rutherford Urology, Rutherford Children's Care, Premier Women's Care, The Mammography Place, and Rutherford Surgical Associates.

EEOC Statement

"Rutherford Regional Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rutherford Regional Health System is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.