Medical Lab Technician, Acute

Saline Memorial Hospital; Benton (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Disability insurance

Paid family leave

Job summary

Saline Memorial Hospital in Benton, AR seeks a Medical Lab Technician, Acute, to join our Laboratory Services team. This full-time night shift (1800-0630) performs routine lab testing, maintains instruments, and participates in quality control to ensure accurate diagnostic results.

Required: Associate's Degree in Science; MLT certification through ASCP or AMT preferred. We value attention to detail, safety, and ongoing education to support excellent patient care.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Science is required.
• MLT certification through ASCP or AMT is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work safely with biological/chemical materials.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory testing across multiple lab sections with precision and efficiency.
• Maintain and troubleshoot instruments to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Complete quality control procedures to uphold regulatory and accuracy standards.
• Manage lab supplies and equipment.
• Participate in ongoing education and performance improvement initiatives.
• Support a safe, compliant work environment with regular attendance and teamwork.

Skills

Attention to detail

Technical skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

Associate's Degree in Science

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

Medical Lab Technician, Acute

Location: 1 Medical Park Dr Benton, AR 72015

Shift: FT | Nights | 1800-0630

Your experience matters

Saline Memorial Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Medical Lab Technician joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. Join our dedicated Laboratory Services team and play a key role in delivering accurate, reliable diagnostic results that support exceptional patient care. This role involves frequent computer work, instrument handling, and occasional light lifting. Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens and laboratory hazards is part of the daily environment. While you won't provide direct patient care, you'll handle sensitive health information and play a vital behind‑the‑scenes role in patient outcomes.

What You’ll Do

• Perform routine laboratory testing across multiple lab sections with precision and efficiency
• Maintain and troubleshoot instruments to ensure smooth daily operations
• Complete quality control procedures to uphold regulatory and accuracy standards
• Manage lab supplies and equipment
• Participate in ongoing education and performance improvement initiatives
• Support a safe, compliant work environment with regular attendance and teamwork

What We're Looking For

• Education: Associate's Degree in Science (required)
• Certification: MLT certification through ASCP or AMT (preferred)
• Strong attention to detail, technical skill, and commitment to quality
• Ability to work safely with biological and chemical materials

Why join us

We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

EEOC Statement

Saline Memorial Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Saline Memorial Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.