Clinical Lab Technician: Precision Diagnostics & Impact

Pride Health; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 84,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Pride Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform and evaluate laboratory testing in Kentucky. The assignment runs 13 weeks with possibility of extension, schedule 3x12s, 7 AM to 7 PM, and a pay rate of $1850-$2000 per week.

Candidates must hold an Associate’s degree in Chemical, Physical, or Biological Science and MLT (ASCP) or MLT (AMT) certification. Pride Health supports diversity, equal opportunity employment, and accommodations.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Chemical, Physical, or Biological Science; Medical Laboratory Technology; or Laboratory Science from an accredited institution meeting regulatory requirements.
• MLT (ASCP) or MLT (AMT) certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform and evaluate laboratory testing according to physician orders and established departmental procedures.
• Ensure test results meet quality control standards before releasing results for reporting.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve testing discrepancies, specimen issues, and equipment malfunctions.
• Validate and document test results, corrective actions, quality control findings, and maintenance activities accurately.
• Assess specimen acceptability, verify patient and specimen identification, and ensure proper specimen labeling and handling.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Follow laboratory safety protocols, infection control policies, PPE requirements, and applicable regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain accurate records and follow established procedures for laboratory information systems (LIS) and downtime operations.
• Communicate critical or abnormal results, STAT requests, testing delays, and instrument issues to appropriate personnel.
• Coordinate effectively with laboratory staff across shifts to ensure continuity of work and timely reporting.
• Address customer inquiries and concerns professionally while maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Complete required competencies, continuing education, safety training, and departmental learning modules.
• Follow all laboratory policies, standard operating procedures, and quality assurance requirements.

Education

Associate degree in Chemical/Biological Science (MLT-related)

Job description

Pride Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform and evaluate laboratory testing in Kentucky. The assignment runs 13 weeks with possibility of extension, schedule 3x12s, 7 AM to 7 PM, and a pay rate of $1850-$2000 per week.

Candidates must hold an Associate’s degree in Chemical, Physical, or Biological Science and MLT (ASCP) or MLT (AMT) certification. Pride Health supports diversity, equal opportunity employment, and accommodations.