Pediatrics Medical Lab Tech — Day Shift, Career Growth

Hugh Chatham Health, Inc.; Matthews (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement plans with employer match

Educational Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC, Matthews pediatrics department is seeking a full-time Clinical Lab Assistant/Medical Lab Technician. The role handles specimen prep, test workflow, quality control, and phlebotomy when needed.

Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, 36 hours/week with a competitive hourly pay range. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, completion of a CLAT/MLT program, and national certification or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a CLAT/MLT program required.
• Certification by a nationally recognized agency required.
• Laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains up-to-date laboratory manuals and is familiar with regulations of inspecting bodies and helps with their implementation.
• Completes assigned workload within established turnaround times by organizing the work according to test ordering status.
• Prepares specimens for testing, verifies patient identification on samples and requisitions before testing, and arranges recollection when necessary.
• Uses and maintains equipment used in test performance; performs and documents maintenance and quality control.
• Prepares reagents as required for test performance.
• Calculates, reports and maintains records of test results.
• Reviews test results and notifies physicians or nurses of critical values.
• Performs phlebotomy and finger sticks as needed.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CLINICAL LAB ASSISTANT / MEDICAL LAB TECHNICIAN program

Certification by a nationally recognized agency

Job description

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC, Matthews pediatrics department is seeking a full-time Clinical Lab Assistant/Medical Lab Technician. The role handles specimen prep, test workflow, quality control, and phlebotomy when needed.

Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, 36 hours/week with a competitive hourly pay range. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, completion of a CLAT/MLT program, and national certification or equivalent experience.