The Role
Performs routine and advanced laboratory tests used for diagnosis. Provides clinical guidance to trainees, medical laboratory technicians, and postgraduate physicians. Requires an associate degree from an accredited medical laboratory technician program, relevant certification within six months, and proficiency across laboratory areas. No prior experience is required; training is provided. A bachelor’s degree and advanced laboratory certification are preferred.
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Summary of Performance Expectations:
Performs variety of routine and advanced laboratory tests and procedures for use in diagnosis. Serves as clinical resource for trainees, MLTs, and postgraduate physicians.
Education & Credentials:
Required
Associate degree from an accredited Medical Laboratory Technician program. MLT (ASCP) certification or equivalent (AMT) must be completed within six months of employment date. Proficiency in all areas of the laboratory.
Preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related field. MT(ASCP) or MLS(ASCP) certification or equivalent (AMT) must be completed within six months of employment date. Proficiency in all areas of the laboratory.
Work Experience:
About Us Required
No previous experience required. Given training and on-the-job experience, incumbent should be proficient in the basic aspects of the job within three months of employment date.
Preferred
About Catawba Valley Medical Center
COMPREHENSIVE, ACCESSIBLE HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN THE CATAWBA VALLEY
Our mission: Exceptional Healthcare. Every Person. Every Time.
At A Glance:
- Region’s only level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
- Women’s Choice Award winner for America’s Best 100 Hospitals for Patient Experience for six consecutive years
- American College of Surgeons Accredited Comprehensive Community Cancer Center
HIGH LEVEL OF TECHNICAL CARE FROM MEDICAL EXPERTS
Catawba Valley Medical Center offers a wide range of services from experienced medical specialists capable of addressing virtually any healthcare concern. Our current hospital holds 258 beds and serves the five-county Hickory area. Through our skilled medical practitioners and our highly trained staff, we strive to provide the highest level of medical expertise using the latest, state-of-the-art technology available.
One of our goals at Catawba Valley Medical Center is to provide seamless care between your primary care provider and our hospital. Being a part of a vast healthcare network allows for easier and more efficient communication between local physicians, medical specialists and our hospital. No one should have to travel far for the expert level medical treatment they need. We work with a plethora of medical specialists capable of diagnosing, treating and operating on a wide variety of conditions.
Skills Required
- Associate degree from an accredited Medical Laboratory Technician program
- MLT (ASCP) or equivalent AMT certification completed within six months of employment
- Proficiency in all areas of the laboratory
- No previous experience required
- Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or a related field
- MT(ASCP), MLS(ASCP), or equivalent AMT certification completed within six months of employment
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The Company
What We Do
Catawba Valley Health System is a nonprofit, locally controlled healthcare organization serving the Catawba Valley. Its flagship Catawba Valley Medical Center provides community hospital services throughout the region, with a mission focused on improving regional health, healing and comforting patients, promoting healthier communities, and ensuring access to care. The system emphasizes compassionate, high-quality services rather than profit distribution to shareholders.
