Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

Advocate Health; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to prepare blood, urine and body fluids for analysis to diagnose and treat disease. The role may involve specialization in biochemistry, bacteriology, toxicology, serology, coagulation, hematology, urinalysis, or blood banking.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, has one year of formal training, and is registered as a Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP or equivalent).

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology required.
• One year of formal training in Medical Laboratory Technology required.
• Registered Medical Laboratory Technician, ASCP or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Performs analysis of blood, urine and body fluids using laboratory equipment.
• Ensures quality control and instrument maintenance; troubleshoots as needed.
• Records workload and reports results through the laboratory computer system.

Education

Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

One year of formal training in Medical Laboratory Technology

Registered Medical Laboratory Technician, ASCP or equivalent

Job description

The Medical Laboratory Technician prepares blood, urine and body fluid for analysis to diagnose, treat and prevent disease. This individual may specialize in one or more of the following areas: biochemistry, bacteriology, toxicology, parasitology, serology, coagulation, hematology, urinalysis, or blood banking. He/she analyzes results and reports through the laboratory computer system. The Medical Laboratory Technician performs related duties including quality control, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting, workload recording, incomplete work lists, ordering and stocking supplies.

Job Qualifications:

Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institute required.

One year of formal training in Medical Laboratory Technology.

Registered Medical Laboratory Technician, ASCP or equivalent.