Medical Lab Technician - 7/7 5P-5A

Brookwood Baptist Health; Talladega (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

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

Paid Parental Leave

Pet Insurance

Car Insurance

Educational Benefits including tuition

ALL BENEFITS START DAY ONE

Job summary

Baptist Health Citizens Hospital in Talladega, AL is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to perform moderately complex general testing with a focus in Chemistry, across multiple disciplines, under supervision by a Medical Technologist.

This generalist role includes blood bank duties and phlebotomy, with collaboration across laboratory and clinical teams to ensure accurate, timely results supporting patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved school of medical laboratory technician.
• Associate degree in related field.
• Experience: none.
• Requires ASCP or AMT certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and some moderately complex lab tests across disciplines.
• Ensures accuracy and timely reporting of results.
• Operates instrumentation and maintains QC procedures.
• Collects specimens and assists with phlebotomy as needed.
• Collaborates with team to meet patient care goals.

Skills

Chemistry

Blood Bank

Phlebotomy

General laboratory testing

Quality control

Education

Graduate from an approved school of medical laboratory technician

Associate degree in related field

Job description

Position Summary

Baptist Health Citizens Hospital

Talladega, AL

Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) 7 On/7 Off Nights| 5 PM–5 AM

As a Medical Lab Technician at Baptist Health Citizens you will perform moderately complex general laboratory testing in the area(s) of licensure under the direction of a Medical Technologist. This position functions as a generalist with a primary focus in Chemistry and is responsible for laboratory duties across multiple disciplines, including Blood Bank and phlebotomy. The MLT works collaboratively with the laboratory and clinical teams to ensure accurate, timely, and high-quality testing and patient care.

Baptist Health Citizens Hospital is a 122-bed medical and surgical facility located in Talladega, Alabama. The hospital provides a broad range of services, including diagnostic imaging, digestive health, orthopedics, sleep medicine, and surgical services. Its dedicated sleep disorder center is accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital Offers Great NEW Competitive Pay and Great Benefits Package that Includes:

Medical, Dental, Vision

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

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 care)

Paid Parental Leave

Pet Insurance

Car Insurance

Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt

ALL BENEFITS START DAY ONE

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.

Section 1557 Non-Discrimination The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) enforces Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (Section 1557), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics), in covered health programs or activities. 42 U.S.C. 18116.

Company is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.

Responsibilities

What you will do

• 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 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 reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health policies and procedures.
• Assumes one or more of the following responsibilities under the supervision of the Medical Technologist or Team Leader:
• supply/reagent ordering or preparation, primary operator of minor instrumentation, projects, or teaching/training.
• Performs specimen collection procedures, specimen receiving and processing as required.
• Answers the telephone and greets guests to the department.
• Maintains current job knowledge in order to effectively instruct students or other personnel.
• Responsible for an active role in the laboratory quality improvement program including performance and evaluation of key quality
• indicators.
• Follows the established policies and procedures to meet regulatory and accrediting agency requirements.
• Practices infection control and safety practices and keeps a clean and organized work area.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient records, hospital and departmental matters at all times.
• Perform other duties as directed under supervision of Medical Technologist or Team Leader.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved school of medical laboratory technician. or
• Associate degree in related field.
• Experience - None.
• Requires ASCP or AMT certification or equivalent as a Medical Laboratory Technician from an accredited program or qualifies for certification. Certification required within 6 months of hire.