MLT Lab Tech

Mercy Medical Center, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 34,853 - 57,514; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center, Baltimore, MD is seeking a Medical Lab Tech to perform routine and emergency patient testing, run quality control, and support preventive maintenance in a busy clinical laboratory.

The role requires completion of an MLT program or a B.S. in Biology or Chemistry with ASCP or equivalent certification and at least 1 year of supervised lab experience. The hospital emphasizes compassionate care and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must possess a degree in MLT (ASCP) or equivalent and 1 year of supervised technical experience in a licensed clinical laboratory (preferred).
• Completed an accredited MLT program; or has a B.S. in Biology, Chemistry, or related laboratory science meeting CLIA hours.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for technical procedures including emergency and routine patient testing, quality control, and preventive maintenance.
• Participates in quality management processes as needed.

Skills

High school diploma or GED

MLT degree or ASCP certification

Biology/Chemistry knowledge

Education

MLT degree or ASCP credential

B.S. in Biology or Chemistry

Job description

Summary

Join Our Team at Mercy Medical Center – Now a Medical Lab Tech!

Mercy Medical Center is honored to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Most Trustworthy Companies for three consecutive years (2023–2025) and as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2025. Additionally, we are proud to be a multi‑time recipient of Forbes' America's Best Midsize Employers award, most recently in 2025.

As a hospital founded by the Sisters of Mercy, we offer a supportive and empowering environment where dedicated medical professionals thrive.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the performance of technical procedures, including emergency and routine patient testing, quality control, and preventive maintenance. Participates in Quality management processes as needed.

Requirements

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED


• Must possess a degree in AA., M.L.T. (ASCP) or equivalent and 1 year of supervised technical experience in a licensed clinical laboratory preferred.


• Successfully completed an accredited MLT program; or has a B.S in Biology, Chemistry, or other laboratory based Science that meets the CLIA required hours (OR completion of an approved military certification program.)

Min

USD $25.30/Hr.

Max

USD $41.75/Hr.

Salary Information

Compensation decisions are made in alignment with internal equity, role scope, and market data to ensure fair and consistent pay practices. Most new hires are typically placed within the lower to mid-portion of the range; offers above that level are reserved for candidates with advanced or highly specialized qualifications.

Benefits

Benefits Eligibility is based on your scheduled FTE status and Job Category

• Competitive health, prescription, vision and dental benefits & wellness credit for eligible employees


• 403(b) retirement plan with generous company match and “catch up” provision


• Paid Time Off (PTO) & company paid holidays


• Tuition reimbursement


• Mental Health resources and other employee related wellness opportunities through our Employee Assistance Program


• Employer paid Short & Long Term Disability benefits for eligible employees


• Voluntary Benefits


• Discounts on auto & home insurance and Verizon plans


• Mercy’s Rewards & Recognition Program rewarding employees for going above and beyond in living Mercy’s Mission and Values

EEO Statement

Mercy Health Services is sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) recruiting talent for Mercy Health Services, which serves the greater Baltimore Metro and surrounding Maryland areas.