Medical Technologist (MT)

Lifepoint Health • Louisburg, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Technologist performs diagnostic laboratory testing on patient samples to support physicians in diagnosing, treating, and monitoring disease. The role follows standardized procedures to prepare, collect, and analyze specimens, including blood and bodily fluids, while ensuring accurate, quality testing. The technologist operates and troubleshoots laboratory equipment; performs automated and manual testing; analyzes and documents results according to organizational standards; and identifies critical values for appropriate reporting.

Additional work includes quality control and quality assurance activities, maintaining equipment and supplies, assisting with laboratory clerical functions, and supporting procedure development and documentation. The technologist works independently using sound judgment, helps train new staff, evaluates new equipment and procedures, and performs phlebotomy as needed. Other duties may be assigned by laboratory leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Science.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Active and valid Medical Technologist licensure through ASCP or AMT; licensure must reflect education requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, collect, and analyze patient specimens, including blood and bodily fluids, using standardized procedures.
• Perform diagnostic laboratory testing, including automated and manual testing.
• Operate and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
• Analyze and document test results in accordance with organizational standards.
• Identify critical values and report them appropriately.
• Perform quality control and quality assurance activities.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and supplies.
• Assist with clerical laboratory functions.
• Support procedure development and documentation.
• Work independently and use sound judgment.
• Assist with training new staff.
• Evaluate new equipment and procedures.
• Perform phlebotomy as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by laboratory leadership.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time