What are the responsibilities and job description for the MLT/MT position at FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc.?
Position Summary
FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a nationally recognized health care system located in central North Carolina. Comprised of four hospitals with more than 600 beds, the system also offers leading-edge heart care in the Reid Heart Center, the area’s only dedicated heart and vascular center. Our growing health system has more than 6,200 employees serving in more than 75 locations throughout a 15-county service area. In addition, FirstHealth has received numerous accolades for its patient care and outcomes, including recognitions from Healthgrades, U.S. News & World Report, and Becker's Healthcare.
Performs and reports results of a variety of chemical, serological, hematological, immuno-hematological, and microscopic tests and procedures to be used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease following established laboratory procedures and protocols. Performs the most complex testing. Assists in the training of MLT students.
Responsibilities
Perform laboratory procedures using established and approved protocols that require moderate to broad exercise of independent judgment and responsibility with minimal technical supervision at career entry. Perform a broad range of laboratory procedures rotating through multiple departments (blood banking, chemistry, hematology, immunology, microbiology) appropriate to the services provided and to the ages of the patients served. Adapt schedule to needs of the lab, covering other shifts/extended shifts when needed. Participate in weekend call rotation and holiday rotation.
Qualifications
Associate degree or bachelor's degree in medical technology required. One year of experience is preferred. Certification or eligibility for certification as Medical Laboratory Technician or Medical Laboratory Scientist by American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), American Medical Technologists (AMT), or equivalent is required.
