Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Medical Laboratory Technician / Scientist (MLT/MLS) to join our dynamic healthcare team. The ideal candidate will possess extensive laboratory experience, with a strong focus on clinical diagnostics, research laboratory procedures, and laboratory management. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to vital diagnostic testing, clinical trials, and research initiatives that impact patient care and scientific advancement. The successful applicant will demonstrate proficiency in laboratory techniques, data management, and laboratory information systems, ensuring the delivery of accurate and timely results in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Utilize the Information System to receive patients, order and collect samples, result tests, answer questions from nurses and physicians, document quality control activities and produce reports required to perform job tasks.
- Perform lab tests in the lab specialties of hematology, urinalysis, chemistry and blood bank or microbiology by automated and manual methods according to defined policies and procedures.
- Analyze test results prior to release of information to chart for validity and accuracy.
- Assure that designated turnaround times for results are met and that critical results are appropriately reported and documented.
- Perform quality control and proficiency testing procedures as defined by policy
- Interpret and troubleshoot quality control results to ensure accurate and precise test results.
- Perform preventative maintenance, minor troubleshooting and calibration of laboratory instrumentation.
- Participates in method and instrument evaluation and implementation.
- Participates in teaching and training of new partners and students.
- Maintain competency in current procedures and gain competency for new methods implemented.
- Collect patient specimens.
Education & Experience
- Associate Degree from a CAHEA accredited MLT program or Associate Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics with 5 years’ experience in one or more clinical laboratory areas or;
- Associates Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics and completion of a military laboratory training program of at least 12 months duration or;
- Associates Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science or related science and successful completion of an NAACLS accredited Medical/Clinical Laboratory Science Program.
Certification/Licensure
MLT certification within one year of hire or meets CLIA 493.1489 Standard: Testing personnel qualifications on or before April 24, 1995
Join our team dedicated to advancing healthcare through precise diagnostics and innovative research!
Pay: $20.41 - $33.67 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- License reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Loan forgiveness
- Loan repayment program
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Pet insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
