Medical Lab Technician II - First Shift Weekend Option

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital invites applications for a Medical Lab Technician role. The position involves performing routine and complex tests to aid in diagnosis and treatment, while maintaining quality control and safety standards.

Ideal candidates will hold an AA or AS degree and MLT certification, with strong communication skills and attention to detail. The role emphasizes patient interaction and collaboration with clinical staff at Duke Health.

Qualifications

• No experience required (meet CLIA requirements).
• MLT Certification is required to perform tasks.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology and patient interaction is expected.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine tests in clinical laboratories using standard techniques and equipment.
• Prepare sterile media and culture materials for bacterial growth.
• Maintain records and report results; ensure quality control and safety procedures.
• Interact with clinicians and staff to provide technical guidance on tests.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Medical terminology

Lab computer systems

Dexterity

Attention to detail

Education

AA or AS Degree

MLT Certification required

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Job description

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital in Mooresville, North Carolina. The smallest of the four Duke Health hospitals at 123-beds, it offers a comprehensive range of medical services, including 24-hour emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics, women's services, and surgical specialties.

***This Position is Eligible for a $5,000 Commitment Bonus***

Location: Duke Health Lake Norman

Work Week: First Shift Weekend Option, Friday/Saturday/Sunday 6am-6:30pm

General Description of the Job Class

Perform a variety of routine and complex technical tasks in the performance of laboratory tests to obtain data for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Job duties are dependent on the laboratory and may be composed of a combination of the following duties and responsibilities related to the specialization.

Duties and Responsibilities of this Level

• Perform routine tests in clinical laboratories for use in the treatment and diagnosis of disease using standard techniques and equipment; perform related duties in laboratory to include storing and labeling specimens and using manual and automatic equipment to prepare specimens and perform analytical tests.
• Prepare sterile media in plates, jars or test tubes for use in growing bacterial cultures; incubate culture for specific times at prescribed temperatures.
• Understand and comply with laboratory Quality Control and Quality Assurance policies and procedures for instrumentation and testing.
• Prepare solutions, reagents and stains, following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
• Maintain detailed records of tests performed and report laboratory test results to appropriate personnel; recognize Quality Control shifts and trends and take appropriate action whenever necessary.
• Calibrate and perform routine maintenance on test equipment, clean and sterilize laboratory equipment, glassware and instruments, maintain laboratory supply of chemicals and glassware; perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Collect blood specimens from patients using venipuncture, or heel or finger stick; carry out Point-of-Care Testing waived tests and urinalysis without microscope
• Utilize various hospital and laboratory information systems and software.
• Interact in a professional and courteous manner with doctors, nurses, and other personnel to provide technical guidance and address concerns.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education

• AA or AS Degree.
• Minimal educational or experience requirements may be modified on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment) director if minimal CLIA requirements are met by the employee for the tasks being performed.

Experience

• No experience is required (meet CLIA requirements)

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification

• MLT Certification required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience involving patient contact, customer service in a medical setting, strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Working knowledge of laboratory and hospital computer systems is helpful. Basic knowledge of laboratory safety and infection control procedures and practices including standard precautions and hazardous chemical handling.
• Ability to demonstrate required dexterity, knowledge, and ability to complete assigned laboratory tasks and skills, attention to detail and compliance with all appropriate regulatory and safety requirements.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
• MLT Certification required

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