Medical Laboratory Technician

Position Overview

Seeking a detail-oriented Medical Technologist / Clinical Laboratory Scientist to support clinical diagnostic operations. This position is responsible for processing specimens, operating automated analyzers, and reporting accurate test results using laboratory computer systems. Candidates with less than one year of clinical experience, including recent graduates, are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform analytical laboratory testing across diagnostic sections according to established standard operating procedures.
• Receive, route, and process clinical specimens utilizing the Pevco pneumatic tube system and standard laboratory processing equipment.
• Operate, calibrate, and troubleshoot specialized automated analyzers, centrifuges, precision pipettors, and microscopes.
• Maintain quality control standards and document equipment maintenance, reagent quality, and analytical calibrations.
• Enter, review, and report patient test results accurately within the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and Hospital Information System (HIS).
• Adhere strictly to laboratory safety protocols, biohazard handling guidelines, and quality assurance standards.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related scientific discipline.
• Note: A copy of the academic degree or official transcripts is required upon hire.

Experience

• Entry-level candidates considered; will accept applicants with less than one (1) year of experience.

Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Technical Skills & Equipment Proficiency

• Information Systems: Working knowledge of Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) and Hospital Information Systems (HIS).
• Laboratory Instrumentation: Hands-on familiarity with automated clinical analyzers, centrifuges, precision pipetting devices, and light microscopes.
• Specimen Transport: Familiarity with the Pevco pneumatic tube system (or equivalent specimen delivery systems).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver supplies and equipment weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, and benchwork.
• Manual and finger dexterity required for microscopic evaluations, precision pipetting, and instrument maintenance.