Medical Lab Technician - HOPE for Kids

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Macon, GA

1d • $25 - $37 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Lab Supervisor and other Medical Technologists in the assigned area. Performs a variety of laboratory examinations and tests assuring rapid and accurate results.

Requirements

• Registration as MLT (ASCP), RCT, MLT (AMT), CLT (NCA). All newly hired technical staff must pass an approved certification exam within (5) months of placement in this occupational classification.
• Must be a High School or GED Diploma Graduate.
• Associate degree required in Applied Sciences.
• MLT (ASCP) registry or equivalent as determined by the Professional Director.

Nice To Haves

• MLT experience and patient-facing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs and reports various laboratory tests in the assigned section in accordance with prescribed procedures.
• Calibrates, standardizes equipment and performs minor equipment maintenance.
• Recognizes instrument malfunction and out of control test results and seeks assistance from Clinical Lab Supervisor or Technologists.
• Performs quality control to ensure proper functioning of instruments, reagents and procedures.
• Performs proficiency testing.
• Recognizes instrument malfunction and out of control test results and seeks assistance from Clinical Laboratory Supervisor or Technologists.
• Assists in specimen collection as necessary and assists in specimen processing and accessioning as appropriate.
• Assists in the maintenance of clerical records.
• Is familiar with LIS (and HIS if appropriate).
• Assists with special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Maintains positive work environment.
• Assists in teaching responsibilities for other MLTs and Tech Extenders as well as training and orientation.
• Assists Technologists in supply management for section.

Benefits

• Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree