Medical Laboratory Technician II

Franklin County • Louisburg, NC

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About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Technician II supports essential laboratory operations for Franklin County’s public health team and provides laboratory assistance to the Medical Laboratory Supervisor. The role contributes to accurate testing processes and dependable public health services. Duties include collecting specimens and performing in-house tests, conducting laboratory testing in accordance with CLIA/OSHA guidelines, analyzing water samples for bacteria, and performing quality control and proficiency testing for Environmental Health. Other specimens are packaged and sent to reference laboratories as ordered by a provider.

The position requires general knowledge of laboratory instruments, equipment, and test procedures; skill in using laboratory equipment and performing procedures; and the ability to make accurate observations, prepare written reports, and follow oral and written instructions. The estimated hiring salary range is $46,341–$48,658, to be determined based on experience and qualifications.

Requirements

• General knowledge of applicable laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
• General knowledge of laboratory test procedures.
• Skill in using laboratory equipment and performing procedures.
• Ability to make accurate observations and written reports of test results.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Possess a valid North Carolina driver's license upon hire.
• Complete the required immunizations before the first date of employment: two-step TST, proof of MMR immunity, hepatitis B series or an accepted alternative, evidence of Tdap vaccination, and evidence of varicella immunity. Laboratory employees must also provide documented proof of one dose of meningococcal vaccine.
• Meet one of the stated education and experience pathways: an associate's degree in medical technology from an appropriately accredited institution or completion of a certified laboratory assistant course in medical technology or a comparable course, plus one year of medical laboratory experience; or a high school or GED diploma plus three years of medical laboratory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Phlebotomy certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide laboratory assistance to the Medical Laboratory Supervisor in completing assigned tasks.
• Collect specimens for in-house laboratory testing, including glucose tests, 1-hour and 3-hour glucose tolerance tests, hemoglobin, urine pregnancy tests, rapid strep tests, rapid influenza A and B tests, urine dipsticks, wet mounts, KOH tests, gonorrhea cultures, and stat male gram stains.
• Perform laboratory tests according to CLIA/OSHA guidelines.
• Analyze water samples for bacteria.
• Perform quality control and proficiency testing for Environmental Health.
• Package and send other specimens to reference laboratories as ordered by a provider.
• Make accurate observations and prepare written reports of test results.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Elective supplemental insurance options, including short-term disability, vision, and voluntary term life
• Local government retirement
• 401(k) with a 4% employer contribution and no employee match required
• Paid leave, including 13 county-observed paid holidays per year
• Employee wellness program
• County-sponsored gym
• Employee assistance program

What This Job Offers

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