Medical Laboratory Technician I (MLT)

Job Description

ECU Health

About ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital

ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital is a 114-bed community hospital located in Ahoskie. Serving four nearby counties, the 15-bed emergency department sees approximately 18,000 patients per year. ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital provides a wide range of health services, including medical, surgical and radiation oncology. In addition, the Wound Healing and Pain Management clinics serve as referral centers for neighboring ECU Health hospitals and providers.

Ahoskie affords residents the comforts of small town living within close proximity to the beautiful waterways of North Carolina and Virginia. Friendly neighborhoods conveniently located near the hospital, vast country acreage, and waterfront home sites are just a few of the things that make Ahoskie unique.

Position Summary

The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) performs clinical laboratory tests by standard operating policies and procedures. Understands method principles, performs quality control & calibrations, performs preventive maintenance, and analyzes results as to accuracy, acceptability and critical limits.

As a MLT, you will:

• Prepare patient specimens as required for laboratory testing and perform laboratory tests specific to department

• Monitor test results to assure test quality and validity

• Communicate test results in a timely manner as wel as entering and retrieving data from laboratory computer systems

• Clean and maintain laboratory equipment and environment

• Demonstrate appropriate, caring behavior in the workplace, treating patients, their families, visitors and staff with respect and dignity

• Works alternate shifts as required

• Perform other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to, phlebotomy

Minimum Requirements

• Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or currently enrolled in an accredited Clinical Laboratory Science Program (BS) and have completed the specific laboratory rotation (e.g. Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, and Transfusion Services)

• Equivalent laboratory training and/or work experience with the US military (2 years) will meet the education requirement

Preferred:

• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician by ASCP or other nationally recognized certifying agency

Other Information

• 40 hours a week

• 4 (10 hour) shifts: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday

• Nights (shift hours varies)

• Career Level Availabilities / Growth Opportunities

• Great Benefits

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant's qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.

Contact Information

For additional information, please contact:

Samantha Stewart, Talent Acquisition Consultant

ECU Health Talent Acquisition