Medical Lab Technician

Medical Lab Technician

Medical Lab Technicians are eligible for up to $20,000 in Student Loan Repayment!

Why You'll Love Working Here!

• My Health Medical, Dental, and Vision plans. Flexible Spending Accounts and Employee Assistance Programs
• My Future PTO and Sick Time, 401(k) with Employer Match, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• CHS Pathways - Student Loan Repayment, Educational Support, and Licensure and Certification Reimbursement, Opportunities for career advancement
• My Advantage - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Life and Long-Term Care Insurance, Pet Insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus Program, Reward and Recognition Programs and much more!
• Medical Lab Technicians are eligible for up to $20,000 in Student Loan Repayment!

Job Summary The Medical Lab Technician is responsible for conducting routine and specialized diagnostic tests on blood, body fluids, and other specimens to support accurate and timely patient diagnosis and care. This role requires expertise in performing moderate and high-complexity tests while adhering to strict quality control standards, laboratory protocols, and regulatory guidelines. The Medical Lab Technician is also tasked with maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory equipment, ensuring a safe and compliant work environment, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to provide critical diagnostic information.

Schedule: Full-Time, Days

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Chemical, Physical, Biological, or Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology required or
• Technical School completion of an official military Medical Laboratory Procedures course (50 weeks minimum) and holding the military occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist required
• 0-2 years of acute care laboratory experience required

Licenses and Certifications

• MLT - Medical Lab Technician through ASCP, AMT, AAB, HEW, or equivalent certification agency required

Essential Functions

• Performs moderate and high-complexity laboratory tests accurately and efficiently, ensuring timely reporting of results with proper documentation.
• Adheres to quality control protocols, analyzing data, troubleshooting out-of-range results, and resolving issues promptly.
• Operates and maintains laboratory instruments, performing preventative maintenance and troubleshooting malfunctions, and communicates issues to supervisors as needed.
• Demonstrates proficiency in using laboratory computer systems for general and section-specific functions.
• Collects, processes, and documents chain-of-custody urine drug screens as required.
• Ensures compliance with laboratory safety standards by wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and following safety regulations.
• Assists with phlebotomy duties and collaborates with team members to complete departmental tasks.
• Maintains accurate records and statistical data in compliance with regulatory and departmental standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.