Medical Laboratory Technician

$60/hr. No overtime and no holiday pay. Weekend call is required. At GCGCH, our Laboratory team is committed to delivering exceptional patient care through accurate testing, compassionate service, and personalized attention. We take pride in supporting quality healthcare for our community by providing timely and reliable laboratory services and fostering a patient-centered experience. If you are a detail-oriented laboratory professional who values teamwork, accuracy, and service excellence, we invite you to join our team!

Position Summary:

The MLT/MT performs a variety of clinical laboratory procedures to assist physicians and healthcare providers in the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of patient conditions. This role requires technical expertise, attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality and patient care.

Essential Responsibilities:
• Perform, interpret, and correlate clinical laboratory tests according to established procedures and protocols.
• Accurately communicate and document test results in a timely manner to support patient care and treatment decisions.
• Operate, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, ensuring proper documentation of quality control activities.
• Identify and resolve routine equipment issues and report complex malfunctions to the Laboratory Supervisor.
• Adhere to all laboratory policies, procedures, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in quality assurance and quality improvement activities.
• Maintain current professional knowledge and competencies through ongoing continuing education requirements.
• Attend departmental meetings, in-service training sessions, and other educational opportunities.
• Collaborate effectively with providers, nursing staff, and fellow laboratory team members to deliver outstanding patient care.

Qualifications:
• Candidates must possess a current license in the state where the laboratory is located and meet one of the following educational requirements:
• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biological Science, or Chemical Science from an accredited institution; or
• Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or Laboratory Science from an accredited institution; or
• Successful completion of an accredited clinical laboratory training program approved by ABHES, CAAHEP, HHS, or another recognized accrediting organization.
• ASCP certification or equivalent is required.