Medical Lab Technician (MLT)

Qualifications
What We're Looking ForEducation:2 Year / Associate Degree, required.Experience:One year experience as laboratory tech
Additional Skills (required):New graduates and new hires must obtain certification within 12 months of hire
All individuals who are newly certified ASCP beginning January 1, 2004, must participate and maintain ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) through the Certification Maintenance Program (CMP)
All individuals who are newly certified AMT beginning January 1, 2006, must participate and maintain AMT Certification Continuation Program (CCP)
Knowledge of current medical terminology to perform full range of laboratory tests
Knowledge of medical terminology to communicate with medical staff regarding laboratory procedures and results
Skill in performing a full range of laboratory tests
Skill in anticipating and reacting calmly to emergency situations
Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, hospital staff and the public
Ability to read and understand information about instrumentation in laboratory field
Ability to follow written protocols
Ability to work independently
Ability to communicate clearly
Responsibilities
As a Med Lab Tech, you'll perform tests on blood, tissue, and other body fluids to help doctors diagnose and treat diseases
We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment
What You'll DoCollects and prepares patient samples (blood, urine, tissue, etc.) for testing
Performs laboratory tests to help diagnose, treat, and monitor diseases
Operates and maintains laboratory instruments and equipment
Ensures accuracy and reliability of test results through quality control procedures
Records, analyzes, and reports test data to physicians and healthcare teams
Follows strict safety and infection control protocols
Knowledge of laboratory equipment and testing to perform quality control checks and troubleshooting of instrumentation
Job description
Med Lab Tech OpportunityBring your passion for patient care to Novant Health, where innovation, compassion, and teamwork drive everything we do. As a Med Lab Tech, you'll perform tests on blood, tissue, and other body fluids to help doctors diagnose and treat diseases.

We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment.What You'll DoCollects and prepares patient samples (blood, urine, tissue, etc.) for testingPerforms laboratory tests to help diagnose, treat, and monitor diseasesOperates and maintains laboratory instruments and equipmentEnsures accuracy and reliability of test results through quality control proceduresRecords, analyzes, and reports test data to physicians and healthcare teamsFollows strict safety and infection control protocolsWhat We're Looking ForEducation:2 Year / Associate Degree, required.Experience:One year experience as laboratory tech. (Clinical internships of twelve months duration meet this requirement), preferred.Licensure/Certification:MLT certification (or eligible) from ASCP or AMT, required.Additional Skills (required):New graduates and new hires must obtain certification within 12 months of hire. Failure to do so will result in termination of employment. All individuals who are newly certified ASCP beginning January 1, 2004, must participate and maintain ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) through the Certification Maintenance Program (CMP).

All individuals who are newly certified AMT beginning January 1, 2006, must participate and maintain AMT Certification Continuation Program (CCP). Knowledge of current medical terminology to perform full range of laboratory tests. Knowledge of laboratory equipment and testing to perform quality control checks and troubleshooting of instrumentation.

Knowledge of medical terminology to communicate with medical staff regarding laboratory procedures and results. Skill in performing a full range of laboratory tests. Skill in anticipating and reacting calmly to emergency situations.

Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, hospital staff and the public. Ability to read and understand information about instrumentation in laboratory field.

Ability to follow written protocols. Ability to work independently. Ability to communicate clearly.Why Choose Novant Health?We're building belonging where an inclusive culture with teamwork and compassion lead the way.

Our mission is to deliver remarkable care - and that starts with remarkable people. If you're ready to grow in a purpose-driven organization, apply today.Job Opening ID 120545