Job Description

Vidant Health

About Vidant Beaufort Hospital

Vidant Beaufort Hospital, located in Washington, North Carolina, is a 142-bed not-for-profit hospital offering acute care services and a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services in the region. Progressive healthcare facilities combined with personal, hometown compassionate care ensure that patients in Beaufort and surrounding counties have access to an exceptional level of care. The hospital provides access to advanced treatments and technology in the areas of general surgery, orthopedics, gastroenterology, and rheumatology. Vidant Beaufort offers a full array of state-of-the-art diagnostic testing.

Position Summary

Medical Lab Technicians and Medical Technologists are responsible for the performance of routine and automated test procedures in the area of assignment. They may be assigned to perform special procedures according to the discretion of the Laboratory Director, at which time they will be responsible directly to him/her. They are accountable for accurate results and the proper use of quality control materials. They must recognize the interdependency of tests and the conditions that effect test results. They correct their own errors and use and maintain a variety of complex instruments. They participate in continuing education programs, in service education and teaching of technical personnel and assigned students. They mustmaintain a high level of integrity. They must be available to rotate duties on all shifts including weekend rotation.

Minimum Requirements

Medical Laboratory Technician:

• Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Technician is required.
• 1 year of experience is required.

Medical Technologist:

• Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Biology, Chemistry, or Physics.
• Zero to two years related experience.
• **If Biology, Chemistry, or Physics degree, must have at least one year of experience in clinical laboratory setting.

Other Information

• 40 Hour/Week
• Benefits included
• 10 or 12 hour shifts
• Rotating Weekends and Holidays

General Statement

It is the goal of Vidant 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 applicant’s 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.