Medical Laboratory Technician

Live Well Homecare; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Family support services

Job summary

Live Well Homecare is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform and report a variety of specimen analyses, ensuring high-quality patient care in a clinical laboratory setting.

The role is a union, night-shift position starting at 10 PM with every other weekend and three holidays annually, offering comprehensive benefits including health coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and family support services.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a laboratory science.
• Certification or eligible new graduate as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT).
• Military experience in related medical specialties is welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Obtain accurate results by following established procedures.
• Manage multiple work processes efficiently and complete tasks timely.
• Handle specimens properly, confirm identification, and use accessioning procedures.
• Recognize discrepancies, troubleshoot instruments, perform quality control, and maintain supplies.
• Follow reporting protocols, record issues, and navigate computer applications.
• Train new employees and participate in educational activities.

Skills

Lab procedures

Instrument maintenance

Organization

Communication

Safety standards

Education

Associate degree in laboratory science

MLT certification or eligible

Military medical experience welcomed

Job description

Join a team in a clinical laboratory setting as a Medical Laboratory Technician, performing and reporting various specimen analyses to ensure high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities include:

• Obtaining accurate results by following established procedures
• Managing multiple work processes efficiently and completing tasks timely
• Handling specimens properly, confirming identification, and using accessioning procedures
• Recognizing discrepancies, troubleshooting instruments, performing quality control, and maintaining supplies
• Following reporting protocols, recording issues, and navigating computer applications
• Training new employees and participating in educational activities

Qualifications:

• Associate degree in a laboratory science
• Certification or eligible new graduate as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)
• Military experience in related medical specialties is welcomed

Skills & Key Duties:

• Proficiency in laboratory procedures and instrument maintenance
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Adherence to safety and quality standards

This union position involves night shifts starting at 10 PM, with every other weekend and three holidays annually. The role offers comprehensive benefits, including health coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and family support services.

The organization values diversity, innovation, safety, and excellence in patient care.