Medical Laboratory Technician I (MLT) - Generalist

Company: The Outer Banks Hospital, Inc.
Location: Nags Head
Posted on: May 11, 2025

Job Description:

ECU Health

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About The Outer Banks Hospital

The Outer Banks Hospital is a full-service critical access hospital offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services. The 21-bed facility is designed to meet the needs of the coastal community, whose year-round population of approximately 35,000 swells to about 350,000 in the summer season. Its campus includes four ORs, a medical/surgical unit, a labor & delivery suite with a dedicated caesarian section OR, a full rehabilitation therapy center, cancer treatment and radiation therapy center, and a 24-hour emergency department.

OBH is fully accredited, provides high quality care in a compassionate environment to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay, and has been nationally recognized for outstanding patient care.

Position Summary

The Medical Laboratory Technician performs clinical laboratory tests by standard operating policies and procedures. Understands method principles, performs quality control & calibrations, performs preventive maintenance, and analyzes results as to accuracy, acceptability and critical limits.

As a MLT, you will:

Prepare patient specimens as required for laboratory testing and perform laboratory tests specific to department
Monitor test results to assure test quality and validity
Communicate test results in a timely manner
Enter and retrieve data from laboratory computer systems
Assist in orientation or training of new or less experienced employees or students
Clean and maintain laboratory equipment and environment
Demonstrate appropriate, caring behavior in the workplace, treating patients, their families, visitors and staff with respect and dignity
Works alternate shifts as required
Perform other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to, phlebotomy

Minimum Requirements

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or currently enrolled in an accredited Clinical Laboratory Science Program (BS) and have completed the specific laboratory rotation (e.g. Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, and Transfusion Services). Equivalent laboratory training and/or work experience with the US military (2 years) will meet the education requirement.

Preferred:

Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician by ASCP or other nationally recognized certifying agency.

Other Information

36 hours a week
3 (12 hour) shifts (7 am - 7 pm)

Required to work a rotational work schedule of:

Week 1 - Sunday, Monday, and Friday

Week 2 - Monday, Friday, and Saturday

Week 3 - Sunday, Thursday, and Saturday

Career Level Availabilities / Growth Opportunities
Great Benefits

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General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicants qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.

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