MLT/MT Generalist

ONSLOW MEMORIAL HOSPITAL • Jacksonville, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Generalist technicians maintain CAP-defined competency across multiple laboratory departments, including Hematology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Andrology, Serology, Blood Bank, and Microbiology. They need the technical abilities and theoretical understanding to perform the full menu of testing on blood, urine, and body fluids in accordance with CAP standards and departmental policies after training is completed.

Testing and quality control work includes rapid tests, cell differentials, automated chemistry testing, blood gases, body fluid cell counts, automated and manual urine microscopy, blood typing, antibody screens, unit compatibility crossmatches, setting specimens for bacterial culture, rapid PCR testing, and processing specimens for in-house and reference testing. Technicians support CAP and Joint Commission accreditation standards in their work practices, participate in laboratory proficiency testing submissions, use the laboratory information system to result patient specimens and document results, and multitask and prioritize patient testing in a dynamic work environment. Phlebotomy competencies are established and maintained by all technical staff.

Requirements

• Associate in Science degree in medical laboratory science.
• Experience utilizing a laboratory information system for resulting patient specimens and documenting results.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize patient testing in a dynamic work environment.
• Phlebotomy competencies must be established and maintained.

Nice To Haves

• ASCP certification as a medical laboratory technician, or eligibility for certification.
• More than 2 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain CAP-defined competency in Hematology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Andrology, Serology, Blood Bank, and Microbiology.
• Perform the full menu of testing on blood, urine, and body fluids in accordance with CAP standards and departmental policies after training is completed.
• Perform testing and quality control, including rapid tests, cell differentials, automated chemistry testing, blood gases, body fluid cell counts, urine microscopy, blood typing, antibody screens, compatibility crossmatches, bacterial culture setup, rapid PCR testing, and specimen processing for in-house and reference testing.
• Support CAP and Joint Commission accreditation standards in all work practices.
• Participate in laboratory proficiency testing submissions.
• Use the laboratory information system to result patient specimens and document results.
• Multitask and prioritize patient testing in a dynamic work environment.
• Establish and maintain phlebotomy competencies.

What This Job Offers

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