Medical Lab Tech: Fast-Paced Diagnostics, Day-One Benefits

Baptist-Health; Homewood (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan w/match

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)

Life Insurance

Extended Leave Plan (ELP)

Family Care (childcare, elder care,pet

Educational Benefits including tuition

Job summary

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital in Homewood, AL seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform complex lab testing, verify data, and ensure timely results. The role supports quality control, instrument maintenance, and patient safety through accurate reporting and collaboration with care teams.

Requires an accredited program completion and readiness to obtain ASCP or AMT certification within six months. Eligible for comprehensive benefits starting day one.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved school of medical laboratory technician.
• Associate degree in related field required.
• ASCP or AMT certification or equivalent as MLT; certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs and reports routine laboratory testing following policies and procedures.
• Verifies results and quality control data for accuracy.
• Maintains reagent and supplies preparation and handling.
• Communicates critical results to patient care team.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory and quality standards.
• Maintains attendance and participates in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Quality control

Laboratory testing

Communication

Infection control

Education

Associate degree in related field

Approved school of medical laboratory technician

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital in Homewood, AL seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform complex lab testing, verify data, and ensure timely results. The role supports quality control, instrument maintenance, and patient safety through accurate reporting and collaboration with care teams.

Requires an accredited program completion and readiness to obtain ASCP or AMT certification within six months. Eligible for comprehensive benefits starting day one.