Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), Full Time

Iredell Health System; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Iredell Health System is seeking qualified laboratory professionals to perform a variety of lab tests across departments, applying professional judgment to produce reliable results that aid diagnosis and treatment.

The role involves evening shifts, requires registered or eligible status with ASCP or AMT, and may involve access to patient information and medication storage areas as part of normal duties.

Qualifications

• Must have sufficient college coursework in medical technology and be registered or eligible by ASCP or AMT.
• Must be able to perform a broad range of laboratory tests with accuracy and reliability.
• Must meet physical requirements and pass necessary tests for the position.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of laboratory tests across Blood Bank, Coagulation, Hematology, Urinalysis, Microbiology, and Chemistry.
• Applies professional judgment and evaluates quality control data to produce reliable results.
• Has access to patient health information and, as related to job duties, may access medication storage areas.

Skills

Professional judgment

Laboratory procedures

Education

60 semester hours in certified Medical Technology program

Associate’s degree for Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

Job description

Performs a variety of laboratory tests, many of which involve numerous steps and techniques, and require use of professional judgment. Tests are performed in Blood Bank, Coagulation, Hematology, Urinalysis, Microbiology, and Chemistry. Professional application of the theories and techniques of clinical laboratory science (including evaluation of quality control data) are used to produce reliable test results which aid the clinician in diagnosis and treatment. Has full access to patient health information. May have access to medication storage areas (excluding controlled substances) as related to job responsibilities.

Shift: M-F, 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM

Requirements

• Medical Technologist: Must have at least sixty semester hours of college with training in a certified Medical Technology training program. Must be currently registered or eligible by ASCP or AMT.
• Medical Laboratory Technician: Must have an associate’s degree as a Medical Laboratory Technician and be registered or eligible by ASCP or AMT.
• Must possess full range of body motion to pass basic FIT test for position to include walking, kneeling, standing, pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, reaching and sitting for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.