MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST / MEDICAL LAB TECHNICIAN

Aspirus, Inc; Laurium (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits packages available

PTO accrual from day one

Generous retirement plan

Wellness program

Job summary

Aspirus, Inc in Laurium is looking for a Medical Laboratory Technician/Technologist to conduct laboratory testing on patient specimens. This role involves maintaining lab equipment, ensuring quality assurance, and may require acting as an educator or shift leader.

The ideal candidate should possess a relevant degree and board certification eligibility, with meticulous attention to detail and strong critical thinking skills.

A full range of benefits, including PTO from day one and a generous retirement plan, is provided.

Qualifications

• Board of Registry Certification as MT or MLT (ASCP, AMT, AD) or CS (NCA) eligible; must receive certification within one year of hire.
• Previous experience in a clinical laboratory preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory testing on patient specimens.
• Maintain equipment and records related to test performance.
• Function as an educator or shift leader within the clinical laboratory.

Skills

Meticulous attention to detail

Critical thinking skills

Understanding and tactful with patients

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology

Associate degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy. Aspirus Core Values. We are seeking the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values every day. In the LABORATORY department, the Medical Laboratory Technician or Medical Laboratory Technologist conducts laboratory testing on patient specimens, including chemical and hematological testing of blood or body fluids, and microbiological cultures of various body sites. You demonstrate the ability to maintain equipment and records, and to perform quality assurance activities related to test performance. You may also function as an educator, shift leader, or researcher within the clinical laboratory as needed.

The organization: Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital, a 25-bed hospital serving the community with clinics and outreach services in Laurium, Calumet, Houghton and Lake Linden.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory testing on patient specimens, including chemical and hematological testing of blood or body fluids, and microbiological cultures of various body sites.
• Maintain equipment and records and perform quality assurance activities related to test performance.
• Function as an educator, shift leader, or researcher within the clinical laboratory as needed.

Qualifications

• Board of Registry Certification as MT or MLT (ASCP, AMT, AD) or CS (NCA) eligible; must receive certification within one year of hire.
• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Associate degree, or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a clinical laboratory preferred.
• Meticulous attention to detail with elevated critical thinking skills.
• Understanding and tactful with patients, visitors, and co-workers, even under stress.

Benefits

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
• PTO accrual from day one.
• Generous retirement plan with match available for all positions.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.