Medical Lab Technician - 7/7; Wed-Tues; 2:30p-1a

Baptist Health; Jasper (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

403(b) with match

HSA

FSA

PTO

Life Insurance

Extended Leave Plan

Family Care

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Baptist Health Walker Hospital is hiring for a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform routine laboratory testing under the direction of a Medical Technologist. You will verify QC data, manage reagents, and document results while ensuring accuracy and safety in a fast-paced lab environment.

On day one, you gain access to health benefits, retirement plan, HSA/FSA options and tuition assistance as part of Baptist Health's comprehensive reward package.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved school of medical laboratory technician.
• Associate degree in related field.
• No licensure/certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs and reports routine laboratory testing following policies and procedures to ensure high-quality results.
• Verifies results and quality control data for accuracy and reliability.
• Maintains computer system proficiency for ordering, reporting and inquiries.
• Ensures proper preparation and use of reagents and supplies.
• Communicates critical results to the patient caregiver.
• Follows infection control and safety practices and keeps a clean work area.
• Assists with instrument maintenance, ordering or training as needed.

Education

Graduate from an approved school of medical laboratory technician

Associate degree in related field

Job description

Position Summary

At Baptist Health, our mission is to improve the health and quality of life for the individuals and communities we serve.

Baptist Health Walker Hospital offers great NEW competitive pay and benefits!

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan w/matching
• 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)
• Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt

ALL benefits start on day one!

Position Summary

Performs moderately complex general laboratory testing in the area(s) of licensure under the direction of a Medical Technologist.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• 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.

Other Related Functions

• 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 record, hospital and departmental matters at all times.
• Perform other duties as directed under supervision of Medical Technologist or Team Leader.

Qualifications

Education/Training

• Graduate from an approved school of medical laboratory technician. required or
• Associate degree in related field. required

Licensure/Certification

• None.

Experience

• None.