MLT - Morehead City

CarolinaEast Health System; Morehead City (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

CarolinaEast Health System in Morehead City, NC seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform a variety of laboratory tests across hematology, coagulation, chemistry, microbiology, blood bank and urinalysis under supervision. You will apply professional judgment to ensure accurate results that aid diagnosis.

Candidates must complete an accredited MLT program and be eligible for MLT/CLT certification, with strong attention to detail and customer service.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an accredited Medical Laboratory Technician program with chemistry and biology coursework.
• Must be currently registered or eligible for MLT/CLT certification.
• Deliver outstanding customer service that upholds CarolinaEast's Standards of Excellence.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of laboratory tests across hematology, coagulation, chemistry, microbiology, blood bank and urinalysis.
• Apply professional judgment to produce reliable test results that aid physician diagnosis and treatment.
• Maintain quality control, documentation and compliance with lab safety standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Professional judgment

Education

Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

60 semester hours including chemistry & biology

CLA (ASCP) certification

Job description

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.

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.
• Deliver outstanding customer service that upholds CarolinaEast's Standards of Excellence.