Medical Laboratory Technician

City of Hope; Newnan, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hope in the United States is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to support its clinical laboratory with accuracy and speed, performing a range of tests on body fluids under supervision.

Requires an associate degree, certification eligibility within 18 months, and ideally one year hospital/clinical experience; strong instrumentation knowledge and computer skills are essential; City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or Medical Laboratory/Clinical Laboratory Science from an accredited program.
• Certification required (ASCP, AMT or AAB) or eligible to take exam; must complete within 18 months of graduation.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex laboratory tests on body fluids and substances.
• Collaborate with health care professionals to provide data for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
• Maintain speed and accuracy in the laboratory to support optimal patient outcomes.

Skills

Computer skills

Laboratory instrumentation knowledge

Education

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

Certification within 18 months (ASCP/AMT/AAB)

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

Medical Laboratory Technician

About City of Hope,City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.

Under the general supervision of the Director of the Laboratory, the Medical Laboratory Technician performs a variety of routine and complex laboratory tests on body fluids and substances, requiring independent judgment, with speed and accuracy. The efforts of the individual(s) in this position, in collaboration with other health care professionals, provide data for the most accurate diagnosis or individual treatment of diseases for optimum patient outcomes.

The successful candidate:

Education/Experience Level

• Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology OR degree in Medical Laboratory/Clinical Laboratory Science from an accredited program required
• Certification required (ASCP, AMT or AAB) or eligible to take exam. Must successfully complete certification (ASCP, AMT, or AAB) within 18 months of completed graduation from an accredited college or university.
• Prefer a minimum of one year of experience in a hospital or clinical setting

Knowledge and Skills

• Computer skills, printers, fax machines, phone system operation and photocopier
• Possess both a working and theoretical knowledge of laboratory instrumentation and procedures

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

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