ECU Health Medical Center·Washington, North Carolina
The MLT is responsible for preparing patient specimens and performing laboratory tests while monitoring results for quality and validity. They must communicate critical results promptly and maintain a clean, documented laboratory environment.
The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) prepares patient specimens as required for laboratory testing. As an MLT, you will: Perform laboratory tests and monitor test results to assure test quality and validity. Communicate results in a timely manner, especially those that may be life threatening to the patient. Maintain properly documented records of activities. Clean and maintain laboratory equipment and environment. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements High School plus 2 years or more of formal training/education or higher (Specify: AAS Degree, Medical Laboratory Technician) Less than 1 year of experience is required Preferred: ASCP or equivalent certification Other Information 40 hours per week Monday - Friday (7:30 am - 5:30 pm) Rotational day offer per week Great Benefits #LI-SB1 ECU Health About ECU Health Physicians ECU Health Physicians is multi-specialty group with over 600 providers in more than 140 primary and specialty clinics across more than 110 locations in eastern North Carolina. ECU Health Internal Medicine Washington provides years of experience caring for the community, working together to offer convenient, patient-centered care. General Statement It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position. Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicants qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.
Candidates must have a high school diploma and at least two years of formal training, specifically an AAS degree as a Medical Laboratory Technician. ASCP or equivalent certification is preferred, and less than one year of experience is required.
Market context
Medical Laboratory Technician roles in internal medicine are typically in steady demand in North Carolina because clinics and physician practices rely on timely lab results for ongoing patient care. These openings can be competitive when employers prefer ASCP or equivalent certification and formal MLT training, so highlighting your AAS degree and any hands-on lab experience can help. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification status and tailor your application to the specific lab tasks listed.