Medical Laboratory Technician

Company: Aerotek
Location: Greensboro
Posted on: February 18, 2021

Job Description:

Description:Performs routine chemical, biological, hematological, immunologic, microscopic, and bacteriological analyses for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. These positions would be working with COVID specimens. - Conducts chemical analyses of body fluids to determine presence of normal and abnormal components.- Makes cultures of body fluid and tissue samples to determine the presence of bacteria, fungi, parasites, or other microorganisms.- Studies blood cells, their numbers, and morphology.- Performs blood group, type, and compatibility tests for transfusion purposes.- Analyzes test results and enters micro and blood banking results into the information system for storage.- Analyzes samples for chemical content or a chemical reaction and determine concentrations of compounds such as blood glucose and cholesterol levels.- Establishes and monitors quality assurance programs and activities to ensure the accuracy of laboratory results.- Operates, calibrates, and maintains equipment used in quantitative and qualitative analysis.- Performs routine preventative maintenance on assigned instruments and equipment according to established schedule and procedure.- Verifies instrument functioning by checking and calibrating specific lab instruments and documents data.- Records on instrument logs any repairs, replacement, and maintenance needed of equipment.- Evaluates test results, develops and modifies procedures, and establishes and monitors programs to ensure the accuracy of tests.Skills:Mlt, Ascp, Biology, Quality control, Medical, pcr dna, medical lab technology, rna, Hematology, LaboratoryTop Skills Details:PCR TestingMedical Lab TechASCPAdditional Skills & Qualifications:- Associate's Degree in the field of Laboratory Science or equivalent under the 1988 Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) guidelines of high complexity testing.- Completion of a Medical Laboratory Technician program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).- 1 year of practical laboratory experience preferred.- Prior experience with PCR testing- ASCP certifiedWork Environment and Schedule:EVP: Great benefits. PFG treats their employees very well and want to be a long term career choice for candidates. Opportunity for advancement to wet chem lab, analytical lab, and possibly R&D.Screening Questions: Nothing comes to mind outside of experience/qualification questions. Just make sure they are looking for a long term career opportunity. We don't want to train them up and then have to replace them. At the same time, they need to realize that promotions don't necessarily come quickly and they should want to be in QC for a while. About Aerotek:We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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