Medical Laboratory Technician

Job Description

Are you an experienced Medical Laboratory Technician looking for a new opportunity with a prestigious local hospital? Do you want the chance to advance your career by joining a rapidly growing company? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions – this is the position for you!

• Using sophisticated laboratory equipment, these professionals look for bacteria, parasites and other microorganisms. They match blood for transfusions, analyze the chemical content of body fluids, and test for drug levels in the blood (to show how a patient is responding to treatment). They also count cells and look for abnormal cells in blood and body fluids. They use microscopes, cell counters, and other sophisticated laboratory equipment.
  
  Automated equipment and computerized analyzers fill the clinical laboratory area. The laboratory findings are then conveyed to the physician.
• Medical Laboratory Technicians usually work under the supervision of the Medical Technologist, performing more basic tests and laboratory procedures.
• Position is in the Microbiology department.
• Bacterial culture interpretation and work up.
• Interpretation of gram stain smears and OVA and parasite concentrates.
• DNA probe testing.
• Quality control reviews, inventory control and test verification studies.

• 1 year of experience as a MLT or MT.
• At least an Associate degree in related field preferred.
• Graduation from an accredited MLT or MT program required.
• Preferred:
  Experience with the Bactec FX, Vitek 2 and Maldi TOF.
• Typing speed - 40 wpm.

2pm-12:30am Monday – Friday

• Benefits offered:
  Medical, Dental, and Vision.