Medical Laboratory Technician, Medical Technologist
About The Position
The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) / Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS/MT) works at a critical access facility serving a rural community. The role performs specimen collection, processing, and testing across core laboratory sections to produce accurate diagnostic data. The position provides solo overnight laboratory coverage, independently managing laboratory operations, emergency requests, inpatient needs, and morning draws. The schedule is three 12-hour night shifts per week, from 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. The technician performs generalist testing, phlebotomy, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting, quality control, result review and reporting, critical-value communication, inventory management, and shift handover. The position requires compliance with applicable regulatory, privacy, safety, hospital, and client-specific testing protocols.
Requirements
- Completion of an accredited MLT/CLS or MT/MLS training program.
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Applied Science, or a related chemical, physical, or biological science discipline.
- Current MLT or MLS/MT certification through the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT).
- Ability to work autonomously, prioritize high-acuity workloads, and make sound clinical decisions without on-site supervision.
- Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills when collaborating with emergency room providers, nursing staff, and patients.
Nice To Haves
- One to three months of related clinical laboratory experience or training is preferred; equivalent combinations of clinical education and training will be considered.
- Experience with the listed laboratory equipment and instrumentation: Vitros 7600, DxH 690, TOP 300, Ortho Gel Workstation, Clinitek, Prime Plus, Bactec, and Roche Cobas LIAT.
Responsibilities
- Manage overnight laboratory services, prioritize STAT tests, process after-hours clinic specimens, and perform Emergency Department testing.
- Perform phlebotomy for patients from neonatal to geriatric, including arterial blood gas collections, emergency room draws, and scheduled early-morning inpatient rounds.
- Conduct routine and complex testing in Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Serology, Microbiology, and Blood Gas.
- Perform routine and scheduled analyzer maintenance, quality-control procedures, calibrations, and troubleshooting.
- Review, interpret, and report test results accurately; promptly communicate critical values to healthcare providers and escalate complex findings to the Pathologist according to protocol.
- Maintain adequate supply levels and communicate reagent, supply, and instrument needs to incoming day-shift staff.
- Comply with regulatory and hospital standards, including CMS, HIPAA, OSHA, state health department guidelines, and client-specific drug and Breath Alcohol Testing protocols.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
