Medical Laboratory Technologist I

• Examine laboratory specimens for specimen integrity
• Enter patient demographics and order lab tests in the laboratory information system
• Perform and document established quality control for each section of the laboratory
• Perform routine maintenance and calibration on hematology, urinalysis, hemoglobin and glucose analyzers
• Perform laboratory tests, such as: urine cultures, urinalysis, wet preps, gram stains, KOH preps, serum and urine pregnancy test, gonorrhoea cultures etc.
• Process and ship all labs outsourced to the State Lab
• Assist with phlebotomy as needed

Bachelor's degree in medical technology, chemistry, or a biological science from an appropriately accredited institution
or
Associate's degree in medical technology from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of medical laboratory experience
or
completion of a certified Laboratory Assistant course in medical technology or a comparable course and two years of medical laboratory experience;
or
high school or General Educational Development diploma and four years of applicable medical laboratory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Management Preference: Minimum of one year of generalist experience in a laboratory setting. National registry certification, as well as ASCP, AMT or HEWA certified or eligible for certification. One year of phlebotomy experience preferred and previous experience in processing and handling laboratory specimens.

Cumberland County offers a generous benefit plan including a Government Retirement Plan, 13 paid holidays per year and an Employee Wellness Center Clinic.