Medical Laboratory Technician - PRN

Cone Health; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Cone Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician II to perform, analyze, and release laboratory tests on specimens under direct supervision. You will troubleshoot and maintain complex instrumentation, prioritize workload, and ensure timely turnaround times to support patient care decisions.

Required is an associate degree in medical laboratory technology or a related science, plus MLT certification (ASCP or AMT) at hire; 1 year hospital lab experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in medical laboratory technology or related field.
• 1 year hospital or physician office lab experience preferred.
• MLT certification ASCP or AMT required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs tests on laboratory specimens per policies to ensure accuracy.
• Conducts quality control to maintain testing accuracy.
• Maintains and troubleshoots instrumentation and test systems.
• Prioritizes duties to meet lab turnaround times.
• Stays current on competencies and regulatory standards.
• Uses supplies efficiently and assists inventory control.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Instrumentation troubleshooting

Workload prioritization

Education

Associate's Degree in medical laboratory technology or related field

Job description

The Medical Laboratory Technician II is responsible for performing, analyzing, and releasing laboratory tests on specimens to ensure accurate and reliable results by adhering to established policies and procedures. Working under direct supervision, this role is responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining complex instrumentation, prioritizing workload to meet turnaround times, and staying updated on competencies and regulatory standards. The Medical Laboratory Technician II plays a crucial role in delivering accurate and timely diagnostic information that supports patient care and treatment decisions.

Essential Job Function

• Performs all processes associated with testing of laboratory specimens, ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures to ensure accurate and reliable test results.
• Conducts quality control and assurance activities to maintain accuracy in specimen testing and reporting for effective diagnosis and treatment.
• Maintains and troubleshoots complex instrumentation and test systems, documenting corrective actions prior to releasing testing results to contribute to reliable test outcomes.
• Prioritizes duties and manages workload to meet established laboratory turnaround times for efficient patient care and treatment decisions.
• Stays updated on annual competencies, continuing education assignments, and regulatory standards, ensuring compliance with safety and compliance policies and procedures.
• Practices efficient use of supplies and actively participate in inventory control to maintain a cost-effective and well-equipped laboratory.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Required: Associate's Degree in medical laboratory technology, clinical laboratory science, or chemical, physical, or biological science.

Experience

• Preferred: 1 year working as a technologist in a hospital or similar physician office laboratory.

Licensure/Certification/Listing

• Required: Must have Medical Laboratory Technician certification in one of the following certifications upon hire:- Medical Laboratory Technician with ASCP (American Society of Clinical Pathologists) or Medical Laboratory Technician with AMT (American Medical Technologists)