Medical Laboratory Technician or Scientist
About The Position
This is a casual position with varying hours. The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) will perform and report tests of all complexity levels, as defined by CLIA, on patients of all ages to assist with the routine screening, diagnosis, treatment, and management of diseases and injuries. The MLT will also exhibit problem-solving skills of a complex nature, participate in Quality Assurance, Quality Control Monitoring, instrumentation maintenance and troubleshooting, specimen processing, phlebotomy, and customer service. The Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) will perform and report tests of all complexity levels, as defined by CLIA, on patients of all ages to assist with the routine screening, diagnosis, treatment, and management of diseases and injuries. The MLS will interpret and correlate test results with disease states and theoretical knowledge, exhibit problem-solving skills of a highly complex nature, and participate in Quality Assurance, Quality Control monitoring, and instrumentation maintenance and troubleshooting. The MLS may be required to perform phlebotomy and specimen processing duties and will participate in research, development, education, and technical consultation.
Requirements
- MLT: Graduate of an associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technician OR Meets Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) guidelines for the complexity of laboratory testing for alternative route.
- MLS: Graduate of a four-year degree in Clinical Laboratory science OR MLT (ASCP) certified with additional semester hours in clinical laboratory equivalents from an accredited school with 2 years of full time lab experience and certified as an MLS (ASCP).
- MLT: Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent certification, is required within one year from the date of hire.
- MLS: Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP), is required within one year from the date of hire.
Responsibilities
- Perform and report tests of all complexity levels, as defined by CLIA, on patients of all ages to assist with the routine screening, diagnosis, treatment, and management of diseases and injuries.
- Exhibit problem-solving skills of a complex nature.
- Participate in Quality Assurance and Quality Control Monitoring.
- Perform instrumentation maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Perform specimen processing.
- Perform phlebotomy.
- Provide customer service.
- Interpret and correlate test results with disease states and theoretical knowledge (MLS).
- Exhibit problem-solving skills of a highly complex nature (MLS).
- Participate in research, development, education, and technical consultation (MLS).
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Supplemental insurance options
- 401(k) plan with employer contributions
- Training
- Tuition reimbursement
- Educational programs
- Flexible scheduling
- Generous time off
- Wellness resources focused on physical, mental, and emotional health
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
