Medical Lab Technician

Actalent • Fairhope, AL

107d • $21 - $21

About The Position

The main function of a lab technician is to perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. A typical lab technician may work under the supervision of a medical technologist.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3-5 years of experience required.
• Medical laboratory skills in Chemistry and Hematology.
• MLT or Bachelor's degree, ASCP or AMT certification required.
• Generalist experience in lab testing in all areas of the lab.
• Core lab experience in Hematology, Chemistry, Coagulation, Urine, and blood bank (blood bank experience is a plus).

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree in medical technology or vocational training preferred.
• Ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, maintain, and clean medical laboratory equipment.
• Analyze the results of tests and experiments to ensure conformity to specifications, using special mechanical and electrical devices.
• Analyze, gather, and record test data to issue reports that use charts, graphs, and narratives.
• Obtain specimens, cultivate, isolate, and identify microorganisms for analysis.
• Examine cells stained with dye to locate abnormalities.
• Consult with a pathologist to determine a final diagnosis when abnormal cells are found.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees