Medical Laboratory Technician

Mission Health; Spruce Pine (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Tuition assistance

Retirement savings match

Wellbeing support services

Job summary

Mission Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician in Spruce Pine, North Carolina. This role involves performing both routine and complex lab analyses with minimal supervision. Candidates should have an Associates degree in Clinical Laboratory Science and ASCP certification. The position offers comprehensive medical and wellness benefits, including tuition assistance and a robust retirement plan. Join us in a commitment to quality patient care in an equal opportunity environment, not discriminating based on various statuses.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or related field required.
• Certification by ASCP as a Medical Laboratory Technician is required.
• Preferred: One year of laboratory experience.
• Preferred: Associates degree in Clinical Laboratory Science.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex lab analyses and identification procedures.
• Assist management in monitoring quality control data.

Skills

ASCP Certification

Medical Laboratory Technician

Laboratory experience

Education

Associates degree in Clinical Laboratory Science

Clinical Laboratory Science or related field

Job description

Job Summary

Performs both routine and complex lab analyses and/or identification procedures on blood, tissue, and body fluids with minimal supervision. Assists management in monitoring quality control data to ensure results or procedures are accurate and precise.

Qualifications

• Required Education: Associates degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or related field from an accredited institution. Employees hired before October 1, 2016 may be exempt from this education requirement if they meet CLIA qualifications for the appropriate level of testing for this position.
• Preferred Education: Associates degree in Clinical Laboratory Science from an accredited institution.
• Required Certification: ASCP Certification or equivalent certification by a nationally recognized board/agency as a Medical Laboratory Technician. If not certified at time of hire, must be registry eligible and become certified by ASCP (or equivalent by a nationally recognized board/agency) within the first year of employment and maintain certification status if required by the certifying agency. Employees hired before October 1, 2016 who have never been certified may be exempt if they meet CLIA qualifications for the appropriate level of testing for this position.
• Preferred Certification: Certification by ASCP as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT).
• Preferred Experience: One year laboratory experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts.

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.