Location: Shelby, NC 28150, United States
Employment Type: Permanent, Direct hire
Work Schedule: Third Shift (Night Shift)
Salary: Depend on experience - Best in Market
Hours: 40 hours per week
Relocation Assistant: Available
Job Summary
Medical Laboratory Technician I
Location: Shelby, NC 28150, United States
Employment Type: Permanent, Direct hire
Work Schedule: Third Shift (Night Shift)
Salary: Depend on experience - Best in Market
Hours: 40 hours per week
Relocation Assistant: Available
Job Summary
We are seeking a qualified Medical Laboratory Technician I (MLT) to join its laboratory team in Shelby, North Carolina. The selected candidate will perform laboratory testing and analyze patient specimens to provide accurate and timely clinical information that supports the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical skills, attention to detail, sound clinical judgment, and a commitment to laboratory quality, patient safety, and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform laboratory analyses on patient specimens and ensure accurate, reliable, and timely test results.
- Follow established laboratory testing procedures, policies, and quality assurance guidelines.
- Monitor laboratory equipment and work areas, document corrective actions, and report any quality or testing issues.
- Prepare reagents, maintain adequate testing supplies, and manage inventory to minimize waste and control departmental expenses.
- Troubleshoot laboratory instruments and testing systems, contacting technical support or arranging equipment service when necessary.
- Assist with reviewing and updating laboratory procedures and accreditation documentation.
- Maintain compliance with applicable regulatory and accreditation standards, including CAP, The Joint Commission (TJC), and OSHA.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and department leadership regarding operational concerns and issues affecting patient care.
- Participate in staff meetings, quality improvement initiatives, projects, and departmental changes.
- Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient laboratory environment.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree or equivalent education and training as defined by CLIA requirements.
- Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) registry eligibility or equivalent qualification.
- ASCP or AMT certification, or an accepted equivalent credential, required within one year of hire.
- ASCP certification or equivalent is required/preferred according to the employer's applicable credentialing requirements.
- Military medical laboratory training certification from an accredited institution may be accepted.
- Ability to follow laboratory procedures, maintain accurate documentation, and work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Required Skills
- Medical laboratory testing and specimen analysis.
- Laboratory quality control and quality assurance.
- Laboratory equipment operation and troubleshooting.
- Reagent preparation and inventory management.
- Knowledge of laboratory safety and regulatory compliance.
- Strong attention to detail and analytical problem-solving skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with the laboratory team.