Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), PRN

Iredell Health System; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Iredell Health System is seeking a Medical Technologist/Technician in Statesville, North Carolina. The role involves performing laboratory tests across multiple areas such as Blood Bank, Hematology, and Chemistry, requiring professional judgment to ensure high-quality test results.

Qualified candidates must possess the necessary education and certifications, including 60 semester hours in a Medical Technology training program, or an associate's degree as a Medical Laboratory Technician. The position also requires physical fitness verification and lifting capability.

Qualifications

• Must have at least sixty semester hours of college with training in a certified Medical Technology training program.
• Must possess an associate's degree as a Medical Laboratory Technician and be registered or eligible by ASCP or AMT.
• Able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds; must pass basic FIT test.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of laboratory tests in different disciplines including Blood Bank and Chemistry.
• Use professional judgment and application of clinical laboratory science theories.
• Ensure reliable test results to aid clinicians in diagnosis and treatment.

Skills

Clinical laboratory science

Quality control evaluation

Body motion and physical fitness

Education

Medical Technology training program certification

Associate's degree as a Medical Laboratory Technician

Job description

Job Overview

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.

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.