Lab Tech MLT or MLS

Job Description

North Shore Health has a full‑time position open for a Lab Tech (MLT or MLS). We also have several openings for Casual Lab Techs. This generalist position includes testing in all areas of the lab:
Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Serology, Chemistry, Microbiology, and Transfusion Medicine. Other required duties are phlebotomy, specimen processing, clerical and technical tasks, continuing education, competency, training, and other lab responsibilities as needed.

We provide laboratory services for outpatients and Care Center residents as well as 24/7 laboratory services for our hospital and emergency departments. Applicants must be willing to work day and evening shifts, a rotation of on‑call hours, weekends, and holidays. This is a professional position that requires a high level of responsibility. Applicants must be reliable, self‑motivated, able to work both independently and as a team, have excellent communication and multi‑tasking skills, and also demonstrate quality, efficiency, and integrity throughout all aspects of their job functions.

• Testing in all laboratory areas:
Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Serology, Chemistry, Microbiology, and Transfusion Medicine.

• Phlebotomy and specimen processing.

• Clerical and technical support tasks.

• Continuing education, competency, and training support.

• Experience:
  
  Successfully complete Student Practicum/Internship required for Associate’s Degree Program, typically a minimum of 16 weeks of hands‑on training in a Hospital Laboratory Setting, including General, Transfusion Medicine, and Microbiology laboratory experience.
• Education:
  
  Associate’s Degree for Medical Laboratory Technician, or equivalent, from an accredited institution. An equivalent training program that satisfies the requirements stipulated by CLIA (subpart M, section 493.1489) may be considered with approval of the Laboratory Medical Director.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration:
  Eligible for and successfully complete ASCP certification as Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) within 6 months of hire, or equivalent certification with approval by the Laboratory Medical Director.

• Experience:
  
  Two (2) years experience as a Laboratory Generalist, two (2) years experience in Transfusion Medicine, and two (2) years experience in Microbiology.
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Scientist or an Associate’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Technician which includes a med tech internship from an accredited medical technology program.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration:
  Eligible for and successfully complete ASCP certification as Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) within 6 months of hire, or equivalent certification with approval by the Laboratory Medical Director.

Full‑time benefit package includes PERA Retirement, Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Flexible Spending Account, and Educational Opportunities.

Full benefits package includes PERA, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, PTO, 8 Paid Holidays, Flexible Spending Accounts, Long Term Disability, and Educational Opportunities.

Wage range is $26.77 to $44.23 per hour.

To apply for this position, please visit our website thshorehealthgm.org/careers.

EOE.