Georgetown FSED Medical Laboratory Technician

BHS Baptist Healthcare System; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

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Job summary

Baptist Health in Georgetown, KY seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician for a Part Time I Third Shift (1x12s) in the Laboratory and Pathology Department. The role supports test processing, specimen handling, and accurate results with a patient-centered approach.

Requires an Associate’s degree and eligibility for CLS certification within one year. Must demonstrate technical competency and strong problem-solving in a fast-paced lab environment.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree.
• Certified or eligible for certification in clinical laboratory science by recognized certifying agencies.
• Clinical Laboratory Science Certified within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Maintains technical competency as related to the job functions.
• Understands pertinent LIS functions and performs downtime procedures effectively.
• Evaluates each procedure performed and chooses appropriate investigative techniques as indicated.
• Identifies and resolves problems that may adversely affect test results and notifies appropriate personnel.
• Determines acceptability of specimens by performing visual inspections or by recognizing abnormal/unusual results.
• Documents unacceptable specimens according to policy.
• Communicates specimen requirements to appropriate personnel.
• Assesses job functions and takes appropriate action when problems are detected.
• Identifies problems with specimens, test orders, registration and takes appropriate action.
• Handles troubleshooting professionally and communicates with coworkers and customers when delays occur.
• Expected to utilize complex problem-solving skills in resolving clinical and instrument problems.

Education

Associate’s degree

Job description

Summary Job Description

Medical Laboratory Technician Part Time I Third Shift ( 1x12s) Laboratory I Georgetown, KY Baptist Health Clinical Lab and Pathology Department, where science meets compassion and precision meets care. We are dedicated to ensuring that every test, every result, and every patient matters. We demonstrate this by providing state-of-the-art technology; an expert team of pathologists and technicians; comprehensive services; fast and reliable results; a patient-centered approach; and commitment to continuous improvement. Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Description

• Maintains technical competency as related to the job functions.


• Understands pertinent LIS functions and performs downtime procedures effectively.


• Evaluates each procedure performed and chooses appropriate investigative techniques as indicated.


• Identifies and resolves problems that may adversely affect test results and notifies appropriate personnel.


• Determines acceptability of specimens by performing visual inspections or by recognizing abnormal/unusual results.


• Documents unacceptable specimens according to policy.


• Communicates specimen requirements to appropriate personnel.


• Assesses job functions and takes appropriate action when problems are detected.


• Identifies problems with specimens, test orders, registration and takes appropriate action.


• Handles troubleshooting professionally and communicates with coworkers and customers when delays occur.


• Expected to utilize complex problem-solving skills in resolving clinical and instrument problems.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree.


• Certified or eligible for certification in clinical laboratory science by recognized certifying agencies.


• Clinical Laboratory Science Certified within 1 year.

Benefits

Preventive Plan Life Insurance Retirement Plans Flimp Decisions - Flimp Decisions will help you pick the best value plan option given your expected medical needs. The proprietary algorithm provides a personalized financial analysis and recommendation, considering both premium and expected out-of-pocket cost (copays, etc.), as well as other important plan features.

EEO Statement

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team.

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