Medical Lab Technician

What We Offer

Location:

Presbyterian Medical Center | Charlotte, NC

Department:
Clinical Laboratory

Shift: Full-time | 6:00am - 6:30p | Monday - Thursday | 3x12 hour nights (occasional weekends & holidays)

At Novant Health, we’re redefining healthcare by integrating advanced laboratory science into patient care. As a Medical Lab Scientist I, you’ll be at the forefront of this mission, leading complex analyses and ensuring the highest quality standards.

At Novant Health, we value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

• Associate degree in chemical, physical, or biological science, or medical laboratory technology, or equivalent education and training.
• MLT certification (or eligible) from ASCP or AMT required.
• One year of laboratory experience preferred (clinical internships of twelve months meet this requirement).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately perform and interpret lab tests.

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Sign on bonus for eligible new hires.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Perform laboratory tests and procedures, including quality control, specimen collection, processing, and analysis.
• Assist in evaluating new or modified techniques and train other personnel on equipment and software as necessary.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to provide accurate and timely test results.

• Education: 2‑year Associate Degree or equivalent, or completion of military training of 50 or more weeks.
• Experience: One year experience as a laboratory technician (clinical internships of twelve months duration acceptable).
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: MLT certification (or eligible) from ASCP or AMT required.
• Additional
  
  Skills Required:
  
  New graduates must obtain certification within 12 months of hire; failure to do so results in termination. All newly certified ASCPs (since Jan 1 2004) must maintain certification through the Certification Maintenance Program (CMP). All newly certified AMTs (since Jan 1 2006) must participate in the AMT Certification Continuation Program (CCP). Knowledge of current medical terminology, laboratory equipment, quality control checks, troubleshooting instrumentation, effective communication with medical staff, proficient performance of a full range of laboratory tests, calm emergency response, quality assurance development, and establishment of effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, hospital staff, and the public.

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