Medical Laboratory Technician

Company Description

Why You Should Work For Us:

HealthCare Support Staffing, Inc. (HSS), is a proven industry-leading national healthcare recruiting and staffing firm. HSS has a proven history of placing talented healthcare professionals in clinical and non-clinical positions with some of the largest and most prestigious healthcare facilities including: Fortune 100 Health Plans, Mail Order Pharmacies, Medical Billing Centers, Hospitals, Laboratories, Surgery Centers, Private Practices, and many other healthcare facilities throughout the United States. HealthCare Support Staffing maintains strong relationships with top providers in healthcare and can assure healthcare professionals they will receive fast access to great career opportunities that best fit their expertise. Connect with one of our Professional Recruiting Consultants today to see how a conversation can turn into a long-lasting and rewarding career!

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!

Daily Responsibilities:  

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 and

• Quality control reviews, inventory control and test verification studies. 

Qualifications

• 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

Additional Information

 Hours for this Position:

 2pm-12:30am Monday – Friday

Advantages of this Opportunity: 

• Competitive salary,

• Benefits offered, Medical, Dental, and Vision

• Fun and positive work environment