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You belong where you can lead the way.
This is where passion meets purpose and you can make a difference. Where you are encouraged to stand out. Here, coworkers are more than acquaintances – they’re friends, family and neighbors. This is where you can have both an inspiring career and a fulfilling life outside of work. This is where you belong.
What our employees are saying
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“I’m drawing blood to help doctors and I’m in the lab running tests to help get a diagnosis. That means a lot.”
"In this job, I’ve gained friendships and I’ve learned a lot."
Jalen Hill, MLT (ASCP) CM
Medical Lab Technician II
Job titles and requirements
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Medical Laboratory Technician
- Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology
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Medical Laboratory Specialist
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, or other degree and one year of experience
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Laboratory Assistant
- High school, equivalent or higher
- Completion of a structured phlebotomy training course and clinical rotation is recommended
- Preferred: Six months of experience in a medical setting and phlebotomy certification by ASCP or another nationally recognized certifying agency
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Histotechnologist
- Bachelor’s degree with at least 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of academic credit of biology and chemistry
- Histotechnologist (HTL) certification or HTL (ASCP) eligible
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Histotechnician
- High school, equivalent, or higher degree with at least 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of academic credit of biology and chemistry OR
- High school, equivalent or higher with five years of previous lab experience or three years of previous histology or cytology experience
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Cytotechnologist
- High school or equivalent, plus two or more years of formal training or education in biologic sciences
- ASCP cytotechnology certification
- Five years of clinical laboratory experience with cytopreparatory techniques, microscopic analysis and evaluation
- Twelve-month CAHEA accredited cytotechnology program may be substituted for experience
Why ECU Health?
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This is where you are a top priority.
We're proud to provide a benefits package designed with your physical, financial and mental well-being in mind. Outside of our competitive health plans, we also offer 401(k) options, adoption assistance, nutrition and lifestyle coaching services, free financial counseling and so much more.
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This is where new ideas are the norm.
At ECU Health, we're always investing in new resources and technologies like the BD Kiestra Total Lab Automation system — an end-to-end automated lab culture workflow that reduces manual tasks, allowing team members to use their skills and education to the fullest.
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This is where learning never stops and careers never plateau.
Here, your growth is our goal. That's why we offer resources like tuition reimbursement, professional development courses and programs and certification bonuses to help you reach your career goals.
About ECU Health
ECU Health is a mission-driven, 1,708-bed academic health care system serving more than 1.4 million people in 29 eastern North Carolina counties. The not-for-profit system is comprised of 15,000 team members, nine hospitals and a physician group that encompasses over 1,200 academic and community providers practicing in over 220 primary and specialty clinics located in more than 120 locations.
Opportunities for professional nurses are varied and growing every day. Together, we can make your dreams happen, regardless of which hospital in our system you choose for your first professional nursing experience.
Opportunities for professional nurses are varied and growing every day. Together, we can make your dreams happen, regardless of which hospital in our system you choose for your first professional nursing experience.
