Medical Lab Technician II (ASCP Certified)

UNC Health•Hendersonville, NC

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a Medical Laboratory Scientist, the Medical Lab Technician II processes and analyzes specimens in a laboratory setting, verifies results for accuracy, and maintains and calibrates equipment according to standards. The role works across testing sections including blood bank, coagulation, hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, and microbiology. It also supports laboratory quality, specimen integrity, safe work practices, and accurate recordkeeping.

Requirements

Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) from the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification or the American Medical Technologists (AMT) association.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience working as a Medical Laboratory Technician in a laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

Load specimens onto instruments and perform analyses across blood bank, coagulation, hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, and microbiology testing sections.
Review and record analysis results in the laboratory information system.
Approve results and perform additional analysis as warranted.
Maintain and calibrate instruments in accordance with quality control standards.
Perform proficiency testing and participate in root cause analysis when results deviate from proficiency norms.
Troubleshoot instrumentation when parameters are outside tolerances, including coordinating on-site or off-site vendor assistance when needed.
Receive specimens while maintaining traceability and clear records.
Ensure proper specimen identification and labeling.
Scan and sort specimens for routing to the appropriate laboratory section.
Visually examine specimens to ensure they meet quality standards.
Prepare specimens for analysis using appropriate equipment.
Prepare reagents, controls, and other standards.
Check and maintain consumable levels for instrumentation.
Promote a safe, clean, and secure hospital environment, including applying standard precautions and infection-control principles.
Maintain laboratory integrity by following standard precautions and proper chemical hygiene in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
Follow laboratory protocols and policies in assigned sections.