Description

Work is performed under the general supervision of the Medical Laboratory Technologist. The primary purpose of the Medical Laboratory Technician II is to provide medical laboratory services as requested by medical providers for patient specimen collection, phlebotomy, testing, interpreting and to accurately provide test results to the medical provider. Duties also include running quality controls, preparing media and reagents, venipuncture, capillary sticks, performing laboratory procedures, training medical staff and students, recording and filing reports in a timely manner, orientating new medical staff to perform specified testing and documenting training. Position complies with laboratory procedures and regulatory requirement of Department of Health and Human Services and CLIA. Attends trainings and adheres to laboratory safety and biological hazards guidelines, and all other duties as assigned.

Schedule

Typical work week is Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with some extended hours (that may include weekends and holidays) to meet agency, and/or public health response needs.

Qualifications

General knowledge of the variety of laboratory procedures applicable to the area(s) of work. General knowledge of laboratory equipment, instrumentation, and terminology. Some knowledge of the basic physiological processes being monitored and how the medical laboratory science is applied. Skill in the use of laboratory equipment and in the performance of procedures. Ability to make accurate observations and written reports of test results. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Required Minimum Training and Experience

Position requires an Associates degree in medical technology from an appropriately accredited institution or completion of a certified laboratory assistant course in medical technology or a comparable course, and one year of medical laboratory experience; or high school or General Educational Development diploma and three years of medical laboratory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Experience

The preferred candidate will have experience in phlebotomy, performing gram stains and microscopy.

Applications must be obtained, fully completed and submitted to

Henderson County Human Resources

Department by email:

hrd@hendersoncountync.gov

or by fax: (828) 698 - 6184, or

by

mail

or in person to:

Henderson County HRD, 112 First Avenue West, Hendersonville, NC 28792.

Pre-employment drug screen, driving history and criminal background checks, is required of finalist applicant.

The deadline for application is: 5:00pm on 2/11/2025

Anticipated Hiring Range: $19.37 - $23.00

Grade: 68A

Hiring salary will be determined based on qualifications and internal equity.