ASCP Certified Medical Laboratory Technician / MLT

Embrace a New Horizon in the Lab: Discover a Dynamic Diagnostic Team by the Coast

Overview
We invite you to become a pivotal Medical Laboratory Technician with an insatiable curiosity and a flawless eye for detail, ready to make a difference in patient care, one test at a time. In this full-time first-shift position at a thriving community hospital located in a coastal paradise, you will play a crucial role in delivering transformative diagnostic results. Here, you will join a dedicated team of professionals empowered by a comprehensive benefits package designed to elevate your career and personal health.

Description Your Role Awaits

• Conduct a variety of routine and advanced clinical lab testscovering areas such as chemistry, hematology, and immunologyfollowing well-established protocols.
• Examine results to ensure accuracy, address discrepancies, and maintain lab instruments through proper calibration and preventative upkeep.
• Support specimen collection and prepare samples for testing as required.
• Thoroughly document all procedures, contribute to the training of newcomers, and help maintain the highest standards of lab quality assurance.
• Ensure a clean and safe workspace, complying with all regulatory and accreditation guidelines.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Clinical or Medical Laboratory Science, or an equivalent allied health qualification with preparation for ASCP/AMT certification.

Certifications

• ASCP or AMT Board of Certification in Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) must be obtained within one year of hire.
• It is essential to maintain current certification throughout your tenure.

Skills

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills essential for effective teamwork within healthcare environments.
• Able to exercise independent judgment and solve problems in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful setting.
• Superb organizational abilities and meticulous attention to detail, particularly in quality assurance and documentation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Generous leave starting from day one, along with vacation and holiday time recognition for experienced hires.
• Opportunities for continuing education and career development support.
• A robust total rewards package that emphasizes holistic wellness.

In this pivotal role, your work behind the microscope directly impacts clinical decisions and patient well-being. Every test you conduct might confirm an infection leading to appropriate treatment, or reveal a metabolic imbalance long before symptoms appear. Your expertise ensures that patients, doctors, and nurses rely on the accuracy of your work day in and day out.

More than just a job, this is joining a thriving community. You'll be part of a team committed to continuous learning and improvement. Regular in-lab meetings, skill refreshers, and enhancement initiatives create an environment where every voice is heard. You'll be encouraged to join committees, suggest improvements, and even mentor the next generation of lab professionals.

Envision a lively coastal community, filled with scenic views, vibrant markets overflowing with fresh produce and artisanal goods, all accompanying a year-round calendar of local festivals. Cafes buzz with friendly conversations ranging from local culture to community events. On your days off, picture taking a leisurely kayak ride at dawn or enjoying live music at an outdoor venue beneath swaying palms. This welcoming atmosphere fosters camaraderie and a sense of belonging among locals, traits mirrored within the health care team.

With unique shops, invigorating trails, community theater, and a myriad of activitiesfrom birdwatching to competitive sportsyour days will be filled with adventures. Commuting remains convenient, with quick access to the metro that offers a delightful balance to life away from the hustle of major city living. Housing is budget-friendly, allowing your earnings to stretch towards memorable experiences, from sunset outings to local sporting events.

In this community, every lab professional is more than just a technicianthey're an integral part of health and wellness. The effects of your meticulous work resonate far beyond the lab, leading to quicker diagnoses, safer treatments, and satisfied patients. Those heartfelt thank you notes reflect not just precise lab results, but profound appreciation for your role in assuring timely and accurate health care.

If you're on the lookout for more than just a paycheckdriven by a sense of purpose, personal fulfillment, and a commitment to your communitythen this position is crafted for you. Whether you are a fresh graduate or seasoned veteran, you will find the support, challenges, and opportunities waiting for you.

Ready to Envision the Next Chapter?

Step into a role where your precise expertise blends seamlessly with a community that values both innovation and compassiona place where each lab report plays a part in the healing narrative. If you are excited to invest your skills into a position that rewards accuracy, teamwork, and care, we are thrilled to connect with you.

Apply today and help forge a future where science enhances livesand where each test encapsulates the human touch of compassion in its accuracy.