Laboratory Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology
• Certification as MT or MLS (ASCP) or MT (AMT) or MT(HEW) or MT (NCA)
• Three to five years of laboratory experience in high complexity testing within the specialties or subspecialties of microbiology, chemistry, hematology, serology, coagulation, urinalysis, and blood banking with proven technical and leadership skills.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of individuals in a constructive and professional manner.

Nice To Haves

• None Listed

Responsibilities

• Assists in the day-to-day operations of the clinical laboratory services.
• Collects specimens and performs laboratory testing in all areas of the clinical laboratory to aid providers in the diagnosis and/or monitoring of various disease states.
• Oversees and reviews the performance of quality control and assists staff with taking necessary corrective action when controls are outside acceptable limits.
• Reviews instrument and equipment maintenance logs monthly and assists staff with daily instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Utilizes critical thinking skills to assist laboratory director with technical and logistical issue including arranging staffing coverage for unexpected absences to meet productivity and patient care needs.
• Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
• Participates in hospital wide and departmental performance improvement activities.

Benefits

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