About this role
🧬 Now Hiring: Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)
📍 Location: Southern Cancer Center – Daphne, AL
🕒 Schedule: Full-Time | Entry-Level
Southern Cancer Center is seeking a detail-oriented and dedicated Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to join our Daphne team. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a collaborative environment focused on delivering exceptional cancer care.
🔍 Scope of Role
The MLT is responsible for performing moderate and high complexity laboratory tests, maintaining lab equipment, and ensuring quality control. This role supports specimen collection, patient flow, and compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Responsibilities
✅ Key Responsibilities
- Perform phlebotomy and collect specimens as ordered
- Conduct specimen analysis in Chemistry, Hematology, and Immunology
- Operate and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment
- Prepare reagents and chemical solutions
- Process and chart lab results accurately and promptly
- Participate in proficiency testing and quality assurance procedures
- Identify and troubleshoot issues affecting test performance
- Maintain inventory and ensure viability of lab supplies
- Adhere to OSHA, CLIA, and other regulatory standards
- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all patient interactions
Qualifications
🎓 Qualifications
- Associate’s degree in Medical Technology or Laboratory Science
- AMT, ASCP, or equivalent certification preferred but not required
- 0–3 years of experience (entry-level candidates welcome!)
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures
- Comfortable working in a clinical setting with potential exposure to biohazards
💪 Physical & Work Environment
- Requires manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination, and ability to lift up to 40 lbs
- Extended periods of sitting/standing and use of lab equipment
- Exposure to patients, blood/body fluids, and laboratory chemicals
- Clean, organized, and safety-focused work environment
🌟 Why Join Southern Cancer Center?
- Be part of a compassionate team dedicated to patient-centered care
- Access to advanced technologies and integrated oncology services
- Opportunities for growth and professional development
- Supportive and collaborative workplace culture
Other facts
About The US Oncology Network
Every day, The US Oncology Network helps approximately 3,300 providers deliver value-based, integrated care for patients—close to home. Through The Network, these independent doctors come together to form a community of shared expertise and resources dedicated to advancing local cancer care and to delivering better patient outcomes. The Network provides doctors with access to coordinated resources, best business practices, and the experience, infrastructure and support of McKesson. This collaboration allows the doctors in The Network to focus on the health of their patients, while McKesson focuses on the health of their practices. Together, The Network and its affiliated physicians are committed to the success of independent practices, everywhere. For more information, visit www.usoncology.com.
What you'll do
- The MLT is responsible for performing moderate and high complexity laboratory tests, maintaining lab equipment, and ensuring quality control. This role supports specimen collection, patient flow, and compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
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