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Tier 1- Allied - Laboratory - Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)
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What they do
A Medical Laboratory Technician helps with the performance of laboratory tests in toxicology, chemistry, hematology, immunology, and microbiology laboratories, which provide information for medical patient diagnosis and treatment. Sets up, operates, and maintains laboratory equipment, makes observations, and calculates and records results; receives, types, tests, and records blood bank inventories.
$52,838 / year median in West Virginia
+11% projected growth
Job Description
- Allied
- Laboratory
- Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) As a Medical Lab Technician, or Med Lab Tech, you'll work in the lab to help conduct important patient tests.
Basic professional requirements include:
- 1-2 years recent experience in the job's primary area of care
- Active license or appropriate accreditation in one of the 50 US states
- Additional requirements & certifications as may be requested by the specificfacility/unit
- An enthusiastic, adventurous spirit with a desire to help Travelers work for a limited amount of time at a particular location, providing patient care and support before moving on to their next exciting adventure.