Medical Laboratory Technician

Kindred; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in health care is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician for their Greensboro location. The successful candidate will perform laboratory tests to aid in patient diagnosis and monitoring, maintain quality control, and ensure accurate test reporting. This role requires an associate degree in laboratory science and relevant certifications. Join a team that empowers caregivers and values each team member's contribution in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited institution.
• Current license in the relevant state.
• 1-2 years of experience in acute care hospital lab.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and special laboratory tests on clinical specimens.
• Keeps documented records regarding maintenance and quality control.
• Identifies issues affecting test performance and takes corrective actions.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of laboratory procedures

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in laboratory science

Tools

Centrifuges

Microscopes

Incubators

Pipettes

Job description

ScionHealth provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. ScionHealth will not discriminate or tolerate discrimination against employees or applicants based upon race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, military duty, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran's status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Drug Free Workplace.

Job Description - Medical Laboratory Technician (544057)

Job Description

Medical Laboratory Technician (

Job Number:

544057 )

Description

At ScionHealth , we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

Job Summary

Under general supervision, Performs and reports routine and special laboratory tests on clinical specimens to aid in the diagnosis and monitoring of patients.

Essential Functions

• Performs analyses in hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, coagulation, blood bank and microbiology according to expected performance standards.
• Performs venipuncture, finger stick, or heel stick on identified patients by physician's request in a timely, accurate and caring manner.
• Keeps documented records current regarding maintenance and quality control.
• Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results
• Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens
• Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed
• Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the general supervisor, technical supervisor, clinical consultant, or director
• Follow the laboratory's established corrective action policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of applicable safety, quality control, and specimen handling guidelines and procedures.
• Skilled in using applicable laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, meters, microscopes, incubators, pipettes, autoclaves, and sterilizers.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately when under strict deadlines.
• Considerable knowledge of the theory and practice of clinical laboratory methods and instrumentation. Working knowledge of anatomy, physiology, laboratory medicine, disease processes, and laboratory procedures.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all patient and/or employee information to assure patient and/or employee rights are protected.
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Associate degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution

Licenses/Certifications

• Current license issued by the State in which the laboratory is located, if such licensing is required.
• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician by a nationally recognized agency/board preferred.
• Current BLS preferred.

Experience

• 1-2 years acute care hospital lab experience in high complexity testing preferred.

Job

Job

: Laboratory/Radiology

Primary Location

Primary Location

: NC-Greensboro-Kindred Hospital - Greensboro