Medical Lab Tech: Drive Fast, Accurate Diagnostics

Baptist-Health; Alabaster (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Extended Leave Plan

Family Care

Paid Parental Leave

Pet Insurance

Car Insurance

Educational benefits including tuition

Job summary

Baptist Health Shelby Hospital in Alabaster, AL is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform moderately complex general laboratory testing under supervision. You will contribute to accurate results, quality control, and patient care in a technology-driven laboratory.

This full-time role includes comprehensive benefits starting day one, opportunities for professional growth, and a collaborative team focused on diagnostics and improving patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved school of medical laboratory technician.
• Associate degree in related field.
• Current license as a Clinical Laboratory Technician as required by Alabama Department of Health.
• Certified in area(s) of laboratory where assigned.

Responsibilities

• Performs and reports routine laboratory testing following established policies and procedures to ensure the highest quality of laboratory results within established timeframes.
• Verifies results and quality control data for accuracy and reliability.
• Performs, evaluates, and documents all quality control, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting procedures.
• Demonstrates computer system proficiency including ordering, resulting, and inquiry functions.
• Ensures proper utilization and preparation of reagents and supplies.
• Communicates critical results to the patient caregiver.
• Regularly reports all unusual findings to the immediate supervisor.
• Regularly reports work activities and pending work to the oncoming technologist.
• Maintains compliance with policies and procedures.
• Practices infection control and safety practices and keeps a clean and organized work area.
• Perform other duties as directed under supervision of Medical Technologist or Team Leader.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Equipment troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Associate degree in related field

Graduate from an approved school of medical laboratory technician

Job description

Baptist Health Shelby Hospital in Alabaster, AL is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform moderately complex general laboratory testing under supervision. You will contribute to accurate results, quality control, and patient care in a technology-driven laboratory.

This full-time role includes comprehensive benefits starting day one, opportunities for professional growth, and a collaborative team focused on diagnostics and improving patient outcomes.