Medical Lab Tech
About The Position
Performs manual and automated routine blood tests and prepares specimens for microscope examination. Operates laboratory equipment, including centrifuges, dry bath incubators, and blood bank refrigerators. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, performs a variety of tasks, and is expected to exercise a degree of creativity and latitude. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Requires graduation from an accredited MLT program and passing the national exam given by the Board of Registry of the American Society for Clinical Pathology. Candidates should be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field. A degree from an accredited college or university is required, in Medical Laboratory Sciences or one of the biological or chemical sciences. Laboratory training through an accredited laboratory school is preferred. At least three years of experience in high-complexity testing is required. Eligibility for registration as an MLT (ASCP), CLT (NCA), or equivalent is preferred. A Medical Technician Provisional License is required.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited MLT program.
- Pass the national exam given by the Board of Registry of the American Society for Clinical Pathology.
- Degree from an accredited college or university in Medical Laboratory Sciences or one of the biological or chemical sciences.
- At least three years of experience in high-complexity testing.
- Medical Technician Provisional License required.
- Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field.
Nice To Haves
- Laboratory training through an accredited laboratory school.
- Eligibility for registration as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT, ASCP), Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT, NCA), or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Perform manual and automated routine blood tests.
- Prepare specimens for microscope examination.
- Operate laboratory equipment, including centrifuges, dry bath incubators, and blood bank refrigerators.
- Plan and accomplish goals using experience and judgment.
- Perform a variety of tasks.
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Job Type
Full-time
