Medical Lab Technician, Marshall Medical Centers North, Full Time, 1st Shift

Marshall Medical Centers; Guntersville (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Marshall Medical Centers in Guntersville, Alabama is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform testing across laboratory sections, conduct quality controls, and assist with troubleshooting under supervision of the Laboratory Manager.

The ideal candidate holds an AS/BS in Medical Technology or related science with ASCP training and is prepared to communicate with patients and staff while maintaining accurate calculations and color-vision-based testing requirements.

Qualifications

• AS/BS in Medical Technology or related science with ASCP-approved training.
• ASCP registration preferred.
• Ability to communicate with patients and clientele; numerical calculation; color vision for lab tests.

Responsibilities

• Performs testing in multiple laboratory sections and runs controls.
• Initiates troubleshooting for problem areas in the lab.

Skills

Laboratory proficiency

Verbal communication

Numerical calculation

Color vision

Education

AS in MLT / BS in Medical Technology or related science with ASCP training

Job description

Overview

Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Manager, performs laboratory testing in any of the various sections of the laboratory, performs control testing and initiates troubleshooting steps for problem areas. The following statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

Qualifications

Education: A.S. degree in MLT / B.S. degree in Medical Technology, or chemical, physical or biological science or chemical, physical or biological science with clinical training in a school approved by ASCP.

License/Registration or certification: Registered by ASCP preferred.

Additional skills/abilities: Competency of components of laboratory technology, as appropriate.Verbal ability to communicate with patients and other clientele instructions and other information. Numerical ability to calculate by formula.Form perception, visual acuity in the color spectrum to perform specific lab tests.

About Us

Lake Guntersville, a mountain-lakes jewel, is located approximately 30 miles from metro Huntsville - and is home to Marshall Medical Centers.

Marshall Medical Centers, an affiliate of the Huntsville Hospital Health System, serves the residents of Marshall County and the surrounding area (population approximately 125,000). With two hospitals, eight outpatient locations and a highly-trained team of physicians practicing 28 specialties, Marshall Medical is a confident, convenient choice for local healthcare. Residents can remain close to home and receive excellent care - often provided by those who are neighbors and friends.

Marshall Medical Center South is a 150-bed hospital in Boaz, Alabama, and opened in 1956. Marshall Medical Center North, in Guntersville, opened in 1990 - and - is a 90-bed facility. In addition to the two hospitals, the Gary R. Gore Medical Complex is conveniently located mid-county and is home to several outpatient clinics and a 22,000 square foot comprehensive Cancer Care Center.

Named by the Joint Commission as a "Top Quality Performer" among America's hospitals, Marshall Medical Centers' patients can be assured they are being treated in an environment where a premium is placed on quality and best practices.