Medical Lab Technician (MLT) - Southside Medical Center

Medical Lab Technician

Medical Lab Technicians (MLT) assist physicians and other specialists by performing all aspects of testing on blood, tissue, and other bodily fluids, the results of which can then be used to diagnose and treat patients. Confirms test results and provides the physician with data necessary to make appropriate determinations.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs routine, moderate, and highly complex laboratory diagnostic tests.
• Confirms test results and provides the physician with data necessary to determine the presence, extent, cause, and treatment of disease.
• Follows quality control programs, assuring the accuracy and reliability of test results.
• Performs, records, and evaluates Quality Control.
• Monitors, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Assist with training of new employees and students in the use of lab equipment and testing procedures.
• Performs computer function on both Lab Information Systems (LIS) and Hospital Information Systems (HIS).
• Participates in continuing education in respective areas of expertise.
• Assists with inventory control.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

MLT Se Certification or eligible by a nationally recognized certification agency (preferably ASCP) (required) for BSMH.

For RSFH (as of 3/27/25) if registry-eligible, must achieve certification within 12 months from hire date.

Education

Must have one of the following:

• Associates, Medical Lab Technology
• Completed at least 60 semester hours (including six hours of chemistry and six of biology) of academic credit from a college or university accredited by a recognized regional or national accreditation agency and have successfully completed a medical lab technician program by a nationally accredited agency
• Completed a 50-week U.S. military medical laboratory training course within the past ten years

Work Experience

2 years of technical experience in a clinical laboratory setting (preferred)

Training

None

Range:

Minimum: $24.94

Maximum: $38.68

Skills

• Active Listening
• Service Orientation
• Coordination
• Verbal and Written Communication
• Problem Solving
• Customer Service
• Organization
• Time Management
• Data Entry
• Microsoft Office
• Telephone Skills
• Lab Information Systems
• Laboratory Diagnostic Tests
• Analyze data
• Laboratory equipment
• Quality assurance and control
• Chemistry
• Biology
• Phlebotomy
• Patient care

Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Bon Secours associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.