Medical Laboratory Technician I (MLT) - Generalist

Job Description

ECU Health

About ECU Health Chowan Hospital

ECU Health Chowan Hospital in Edenton is a 25-bed critical access hospital which provides programs and services to 110,000 people in 6 counties. The facility offers medical and surgical services, including intensive care, a specialty care clinic and a dedicated outpatient surgery area with endoscopy capabilities. A 7-bed emergency department serves approximately 15,000 patients per year and team members at the facility have access to a telemedicine link with the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University.

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. Enter and retrieve 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

• 37.60 hours per week
• Monday - Thursday (12 pm - 10:30 pm)
• Required to work rotational weekends
• 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 applicants 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.