MLT-CIM-Pollocksville

CarolinaEast Health; Pollocksville (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

CarolinaEast Health System is seeking qualified personnel to perform a variety of laboratory tests under supervision of a medical technologist. Tests span hematology, coagulation, chemistry, microbiology, blood bank and urinalysis, with professional judgment applied to ensure reliable results aiding diagnosis and treatment.

Responsibilities include maintaining quality, following department procedures, and contributing to patient care in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree from an accredited MLT program or equivalent with chemistry/biology coursework.
• 60 semester hours including six hours chemistry and six hours biology with eligible licensure.
• Certification as Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) (ASCP/CLA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of laboratory tests across hematology, coagulation, clinical chemistry, microbiology, blood bank and urinalysis.
• Apply professional judgment to produce reliable test results to aid physician diagnosis and treatment.
• Work under supervision of a medical technologist to ensure quality and accuracy of results.

Education

Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

60 semester hours with chemistry and biology

ASCP/CLA certification

Job description

Job Summary: Under the supervision of a medical technologist, performs a variety of laboratory tests, many of which are complex, involve numerous steps and techniques and require use of professional judgment. Tests may be performed in hematology, coagulation, clinical chemistry, microbiology, blood bank and urinalysis. Professional application of the principles, theories and techniques of medical technology are used to produce reliable test results that aid the physician in diagnosis and treatment.

About CarolinaEast Health System

CarolinaEast Health System is committed to providing high quality, compassionate care across the Coastal Carolina region. At the heart of our system is a 350-bed, full-service medical center equipped with a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services, utilizing the latest medical technologies. We employ over 3,200 dedicated team members and operate physician practices across various specialties in four counties. Our employees foster a culture of excellence that ensures our patients receive the same high level of care found at larger medical centers, all while maintaining a friendly, community-centered atmosphere throughout our facilities. CarolinaEast offers a robust benefits package to all full-time employees, as well as benefits for part-time plus and part-time staff. We are proud to be the first medical center in North Carolina recognized as a Cardiovascular Center of Excellence by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association. Additionally, we are honored to be named one of America's Best-In-State Hospitals by Newsweek , among numerous other prestigious accolades.

CarolinaEast Physicians is made up of over 150 physicians, and mid-level providers who provide care to patients spanning four eastern North Carolina Counties. We have specialties including Primary Care, Pediatrics, Rheumatology, Cardiology, Pulmonology, Neurology, Podiatry, Endocrinology, Cardiovascular Surgery, Otolaryngology, General Surgery, Oncology, Urology, Physical Medicine and Rehab, Orthopedics, Psychiatry, and Gastroenterology.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least one of the following education and/or experience qualifications is required:
• Associate's degree from an accredited Medical Laboratory Technician program including courses in chemistry and/or biology, Associate's degree of at least 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) including six hours of chemistry and six hours of biology and five years full time acceptable clinical laboratory experience within the last seven years, Associate's degree of at least 60 semester hours and graduation from a Military Medical Laboratory Specialist program, or Associate's degree of academic credit from an accredited college including six hours of chemistry and six hours of biology and CLA (ASCP) certification.
• Must be currently registered or eligible for registration as a Medical Laboratory Technician or Clinical Laboratory Technician.
• The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care in his/her assigned department.
• The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit’s/ area’s/ department’s policies and procedures.
• Deliver outstanding customer service that upholds CarolinaEast’s Standards of Excellence.
• Sign on bonus of $5,000.00 for qualified, full time candidates
• Relocation up to $7,000.00 for full time candidates per HR guidelines