Laboratory Technologist (MLT)

Piedmont Urgent Care – Advancing Quality Care with Precision

Are you a detail-oriented lab professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Join Piedmont Urgent Care’s mission to deliver uncompromising care—one patient at a time. As a Laboratory Technologist (MLT), you’ll play a critical role in performing high-complexity testing, ensuring lab accuracy, and maintaining compliance—all while being a trusted member of our clinical support team.

Why You’ll Love Working Here 

• LIFE-Work Balance & Flexible Schedule: Full-time (3-day/12-hour shifts, 8 AM – 8 PM or 7 AM - 7 PM) – No overnight shifts, so you can prioritize both your career and personal life!


• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Pet Insurance & more


• Paid Time Off & Holidays: Recharge and take care of yourself


• 401K with Company Match: Plan for your future


• Professional Growth: Certification reimbursement, leadership opportunities & professional development


• Wellness Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & Wellness Initiatives

What You’ll Do 

• Perform a broad range of lab testing without direct supervision, including RT-qPCR procedures and high-complexity testing


• Receive, accession, and process biological specimens; solve specimen collection and processing issues


• Execute and document quality control procedures and corrective actions per lab protocols


• Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory instruments and equipment as needed


• Verify and report accurate results in a timely manner using EMR and instrument software systems


• Comply with OSHA, CLIA, COLA, and HIPAA regulations to ensure safety and accuracy


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  Manage reagent and consumable inventory to ensure uninterrupted testing while minimizing waste and controlling costs.

  
  


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  Participate in proficiency testing programs and regulatory readiness activities.

  
  


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  Assist in training and demonstrating laboratory procedures and safe equipment operation to new team members.

  
  


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  Participate in professional development, training, and competency activities as required by laboratory expansion or new technologies.

  
  


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  Support laboratory operations by working overtime when needed, including flexibility to meet operational demands.
  
  

  
  

What You Bring to the Role 

• Meets CLIA, CMS, and COLA requirements for high-complexity testing:


• Bachelor’s in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology; OR


• Associate degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology; OR


• Equivalent education/training including:
  
  
  
  • 60 semester hours including 24 hours in science/MLT coursework
  
  
  • At least 3 months documented lab training in each tested specialty
  
  
  
  


• Knowledge of molecular laboratory techniques; RT-qPCR experience preferred


• Strong attention to detail and critical thinking skills


• Effective communicator and collaborative team member


• Comfortable working 12-hour shifts, weekends, and holidays


• Able to lift up to 25 pounds

Join Piedmont Urgent Care and become part of a growing team redefining accessible healthcare. Bring your expertise to a collaborative, patient-focused environment where your precision powers better outcomes every day.