Medical Lab Technician (MI) or Medical Technologist

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Job Title:

Medical Lab Technician (MI) or Medical Technologist

Cost Center:

603181161 IMHos-Laboratory

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

See Job Description for detail (United States of America)

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

The Medical Laboratory Technician (MI) performs laboratory procedures in all areas the general laboratory; responsible for performing and evaluating quality control, performing routine maintenance, identifying, and resolving system problems, and assuring the quality of test results; maintains competency in recognizing the interdependency of tests and conditions that affect test results, participates in continuing education, works cooperatively as a member of the team.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.

Minimum Required: Associate’s Degree in Medical Technology or equivalent.

Preferred/Optional: None

EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES 

Minimum Required: Medical Technicians must be able to work and make sound judgments with minimal direct supervision; perform and document testing reliably and according to procedure; evaluate complex systems utilizing quality control techniques; communicate effectively, and prioritize appropriately.

Preferred/Optional: One-year clinical experience preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES 

The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position.  Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position.

Minimum Required: MLT (ASCP) certification or eligible.

Preferred/Optional: None

OR

JOB SUMMARY

The Medical Technologist performs in-vitro analysis of biologic specimens according to established procedures for routine and specialized areas of the Laboratory. This individual also participates in supportive functions including but, not limited to quality control, instrument operation, troubleshooting, teaching/training and problem resolution.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.

Minimum Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology (MT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), Chemical, physical, or Biological.

* If Bachelor’s degree is not a Medical Technologist or Medical Lab Scientist program, such as having a Bachelor’s degree in Biology or Chemistry, then ASCP certification is required at the time of hire or transferring into that role

Preferred/Optional: None

EXPERIENCE

Minimum Required: None

Preferred/Optional: Medical Technology student internship highly recommended. Previous laboratory experience is recommended. Experience with Laboratory Information Systems is beneficial.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES 

The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position. Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position.

Minimum Required:  Certification or eligibility for certification by American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or (AMT) American Medical Technologist. Certification is required within 6 months of hire. Individuals in this role prior to January 1, 2018 are exempt from the ASCP or AMT certification requirement.

*Categorical certifications are also acceptable which include yet not limited to: Technologist in Chemistry (C ), Technologist in Hematology (H), and Technologist in Microbiology (M).

Preferred/Optional: None

Internal Posting Timeline: Friday, February 13, 2026 @ 1:00pm – Wednesday, February 18, 2026 @ 1:00pm

Start Times: 6am, 7am, 9am, 11am, and 1pm

Length of Shifts: 8, 10 or 12 hours

Weekend Rotation: Yes

Holiday Rotation: Yes

On-call Rotation: No

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