Medical Lab Technician I/ MLS I - Core Lab

Medical Lab Technician

I/ MLS I

- Core Lab Novant Health - 3.7 Wilmington, NC Job Details 5 days ago Qualifications Biology Equipment troubleshooting Laboratory staff training Quality assurance Collecting samples for laboratory testing Decision making Staff training Medical laboratory work Laboratory quality control Patient interaction 1 year Associate's degree Medical terminology Entry level

MLT Certification Full Job Description What We Offer:

$5000 Signing Bonus Available! Team member is responsible for analytical evaluation of blood and body fluids, performing all laboratory procedures to include quality control, specimen collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of laboratory results. The team member must be able to make decisions and solve problems. The team member will assist in the evaluation of new/modified techniques when required. They will advise and assist in the orientation and training of other personnel on equipment and software, as necessary.

What You'll Do:

Education:

Associate degree in chemical, physical, or biological science, or medical laboratory or equivalent education or training OR successfully completed military training of 50 or more weeks, required.

Experience:

One year experience as laboratory tech. (Clinical internships of twelve months duration meet this requirement), preferred.

Licensure/Certification:

MLT certification (or eligible) from ASCP or AMT, required. Additional Skills (required): New graduates and new hires must obtain certification within 12 months of hire. Failure to do so will result in termination of employment. All individuals who are newly certified ASCP beginning January 1, 2004, must participate and maintain ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) through the Certification Maintenance Program (CMP). All individuals who are newly certified AMT beginning January 1, 2006, must participate and maintain AMT Certification Continuation Program (CCP). Knowledge of current medical terminology to perform full range of laboratory tests. Knowledge of laboratory equipment and testing to perform quality control checks and troubleshooting of instrumentation. Knowledge of medical terminology to communicate with medical staff regarding laboratory procedures and results. Skill in performing a full range of laboratory tests. Skill in anticipating and reacting calmly to emergency situations. Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, hospital staff and the public. Ability to read and understand information about instrumentation in laboratory field. Ability to follow written protocols. Ability to work independently. Ability to communicate clearly.