Medical Lab Technician

Cooperidge Consulting Firm•Panama City, FL

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About The Position

Cooperidge Consulting Firm is seeking a Medical Lab Technician (MLT) for a top Healthcare client. This core laboratory role performs essential technical functions across chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, and immunology. The MLT is responsible for reporting accurate test results according to clinic protocols, maintaining stringent quality control in specimen handling, and ensuring all laboratory equipment and supplies are properly maintained for continuous operation.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
State of Florida Medical Laboratory Technician License is REQUIRED.
Candidate must possess or qualify for a generalist license.
Certification (MLT, ASCP, CPT, or AMT) is required.
Proven technical proficiency in performing testing across chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, and immunology disciplines.
Strong ability to follow protocols for reporting abnormal results and maintaining accurate quality control records.
Competency in maintaining, calibrating, and troubleshooting basic laboratory equipment.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree or higher is preferred.
Medical laboratory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform technical clinical laboratory testing in multiple discipline areas, including chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, and immunology.
Report accurate test results following clinic protocols, alerting providers and/or nurses immediately about abnormal or critical findings.
Ensure stringent quality control in the collection and appropriate sampling of specimens, maintaining accurate and thorough record keeping.
Maintain all laboratory equipment, which includes setting up, calibrating, cleaning, testing sterility, and performing necessary preventative maintenance.
Assist in monitoring and maintaining adequate supply inventory within the laboratory department.
Work under the direction of the Laboratory Supervisor or Manager to ensure timely and efficient lab operations.