Weekend Medical Laboratory Technician

Hugh Chatham Health, Inc.; Elkin (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Hugh Chatham Health, Inc. in Elkin, NC, is seeking a Full-time Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to join Hugh Chatham Hospital Laboratory. You will perform and monitor lab tests, ensure quality control, and support critical care departments with timely results.

Requires an Associate's Degree in Clinical Lab Technician or related field and an MLT certification within one year (ASCP BOC or AMT). Weekend schedule with additional weekday shift.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Clinical Lab Technician or related field.
• MLT certification within 1 year (ASCP BOC or AMT) must be obtained.

Responsibilities

• Performs, evaluates, and monitors laboratory tests within established protocols and adjusts workflow as needed.
• Evaluates results for clinical significance and reports findings per policy.
• Performs calibration and maintenance of instruments and quality controls.
• Recognizes instrument/method issues and initiates corrective actions.
• Collects specimens across age groups according to protocol and ensures proper labeling.
• Provides technical support to Phlebotomists and staff.
• Contributes to improving lab procedures and ensures accreditation standards compliance.
• Performs various specialty tests across transfusion, microbiology, chemistry, hematology, histology, coagulation, and flow cytometry.
• Supports critical care departments with timely, accurate results during high-acuity events.

Education

Associate's Degree in Clinical Lab Technician or related field

Job description

Hugh Chatham Health, Inc. in Elkin, NC, is seeking a Full-time Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to join Hugh Chatham Hospital Laboratory. You will perform and monitor lab tests, ensure quality control, and support critical care departments with timely results.

Requires an Associate's Degree in Clinical Lab Technician or related field and an MLT certification within one year (ASCP BOC or AMT). Weekend schedule with additional weekday shift.