Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) (MT) - Generalist - Core Lab

Advocate Health; Rome, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Rome, GA is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to prepare blood, urine and body fluids for analysis, perform quality control, and support a busy clinical laboratory.

You will work across hematology, biochemistry, serology and blood banking, report results through the laboratory information system, and assist with instrument maintenance and supply management. A one-year formal training background is expected, with state licensure preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare blood, urine and body fluids for analysis.
• Analyze results and report through the laboratory computer system.
• Perform quality control, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Manage workload recording, incomplete work lists and stocking supplies.

Skills

Quality control

Troubleshooting

Instrumentation maintenance

Workload recording

Documentation

Education

Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

Tools

Laboratory information system (LIS)

Analytical instruments

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.

Qualifications

Education

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

Experience

• One year of formal training in Medical Laboratory Technology

Licensure/Certification

• Registered Medical Laboratory Technician, ASCP or equivalent