Medical Laboratory Technician I (MLT) - Pathology Microbiology

ECU Health; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ECU Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician I (MLT) for its Pathology Microbiology department. This entry-level position involves performing clinical laboratory tests, ensuring quality control, and maintaining laboratory equipment. Candidates should have an associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or equivalent military training. The role offers a full-time schedule with a focus on patient care and laboratory accuracy.

Benefits

Great Benefits

Career Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or currently enrolled in an accredited Clinical Laboratory Science Program.
• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician by ASCP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient specimens and perform laboratory tests.
• Monitor test results for quality and validity.
• Communicate test results and maintain laboratory equipment.

Skills

Quality Control

Data Entry

Patient Communication

Laboratory Maintenance

Education

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

Equivalent laboratory training with US military (2 years)

Job description

Medical Laboratory Technician I (MLT) - Pathology Microbiology

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About ECU Health Medical Center

ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health Medical Center has achieved Magnet designation twice and provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation and outpatient health services to a 29-county region that is home to more than 1.4 million people.

ECU Health

About ECU Health Medical Center

ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health Medical Center has achieved Magnet designation twice and provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation and outpatient health services to a 29-county region that is home to more than 1.4 million people.

Position Summary

The Medical Laboratory Technician performs clinical laboratory tests by standard operating policies and procedures. Understands method principles, performs quality control & calibrations, performs preventive maintenance, and analyzes results as to accuracy, acceptability and critical limits.

As a MLT, You Will

• Prepare patient specimens as required for laboratory testing and perform laboratory tests specific to department.
• Monitor test results to assure test quality and validity.
• Communicate test results in a timely manner. Enter and retrieve data from laboratory computer systems.
• Clean and maintain laboratory equipment and environment.
• Demonstrate appropriate, caring behavior in the workplace, treating patients, their families, visitors and staff with respect and dignity.
• Works alternate shifts as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to, phlebotomy.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or currently enrolled in an accredited Clinical Laboratory Science Program (BS) and have completed the specific laboratory rotation (e.g. Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, and Transfusion Services). Equivalent laboratory training and/or work experience with the US military (2 years) will meet the education requirement.

Preferred

Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician by ASCP or other nationally recognized certifying agency.

Other Information

• 40 hours per week
• Monday - Friday (3 pm - 11:30 pm)
• Required to work a weekend rotation for every 3rd weekend and rotational holidays
• Career Level Availabilities / Growth Opportunities
• Great Benefits
  
  

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicants qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

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• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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