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Clinical Laboratory Technician
A Clinical Laboratory Technician performs specimen processing and runs diagnostic tests using laboratory equipment operation skills, following strict quality control protocols to ensure accurate results. They log and track samples through laboratory information systems (LIS) and must apply careful attention to detail to avoid errors that could affect patient diagnoses. This entry-to-mid level role is found in hospital labs, reference labs, and clinics, typically requiring an associate degree in medical laboratory science.
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Clinical Laboratory Technician
Quad
Newport News, VA
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- Clinical Lab Associate 2 -Specimen Receiving
Vanderbilt University & Medical Center
Nashville, TN
This first-shift position at Vanderbilt's specimen management lab involves receiving, sorting, and processing patient samples for testing, along with basic administrative and customer service duties. It suits someone starting a healthcare laboratory career who can work methodically with specimens and communicate clearly with lab staff and external partners.
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Full-time · Fort Carson, Colorado · $41,811 – $54,355
This federal position in a military hospital's pathology lab involves collecting blood samples from patients and processing specimens for laboratory testing. It suits people with phlebotomy experience or relevant healthcare training who are comfortable with clinical and administrative duties in a structured medical environment.
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Rayonier Advanced Materials
Fernandina Beach, FL
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HonorHealth
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Indian Health Service
Whiteriver, AZ · $40,736 – $59,031
This outpatient clinic role provides patient care and technical support, including vital signs, basic lab work, EKG, and specimen collection under a medical provider's direction. It suits someone with healthcare experience or relevant education who can work flexible shifts and handle both clinical duties and electronic documentation.
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Veterans Health Administration
Full-time · Kansas City, MO · $41,769 – $54,300
This role manages clinical research studies at a VA Medical Center, handling specimen preparation, lab equipment maintenance, and participant recruitment and coordination for research trials. It suits someone with laboratory experience who wants to support veteran-centered healthcare research in a structured federal setting.
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IQVIA
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AdventHealth
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United Parks & Resorts
Orlando, FL
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Cleveland Clinic
Full-time · Medina Hospital
This role involves performing and interpreting laboratory tests at all complexity levels while maintaining quality control and regulatory compliance in a hospital setting. It suits someone with a degree in clinical or medical laboratory science who wants to contribute to patient care within a respected healthcare system.
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Vanderbilt University & Medical Center
Shelbyville, TN
This Medical Laboratory Technician role at Vanderbilt Health involves performing clinical lab testing, maintaining equipment, and ensuring accurate patient results in a large academic medical center. The position suits someone with clinical lab certification and experience who wants to work in a collaborative healthcare environment while supporting patient care and quality assurance.
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