Medical Lab Technician, Acute

Centerpoint Health - Paris; Paris (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life & disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Free parking on site

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Centerpoint Health - Paris is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to join our caring team. The role supports a full‑time schedule: Sunday through Tuesday, 5:00 PM to 5:30 AM, with every third Saturday rotated.

You will perform routine testing, maintain instruments, and participate in quality control to ensure accuracy. Qualified candidates have an associate degree in laboratory science; MLT certification via ASCP or AMT is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current associate's degree in laboratory science is required.
• MLT certification through ASCP or AMT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs common testing procedures and reports results accurately.
• Conducts instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Performs quality control testing to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Maintains supplies and equipment necessary for testing.
• Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Testing procedures

Instrument maintenance

Quality control

Attendance reliability

Education

Associate's degree in Laboratory Science

Job description

Schedule

Full-Time | Sunday - Tuesday | 5p-5:30a | With every 3rd Saturday Rotated

Your Experience Matters

Centerpoint Health-Paris 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 laboratory technician (MLT) 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.

More About Our Team

Centerpoint Health - Paris places trust and confidence in our employees and patients on making the important decision on where you seek your healthcare. We are a dedicated team that share our mission and our culture of safe and compassionate care.

How You'll Contribute

A medical laboratory technician (MLT) who excels in this role:

• Performs common testing procedures and reports test results accurately.
• Conducts instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Performs quality control testing to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Maintains supplies and equipment necessary for testing.
• Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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.
• Free Parking on site

What We're Looking For

Applicants should have a current associate's in laboratory science. Additional requirements include:

• License: /Certifications: MLT certification through ASCP or AMT preferred.

More About Centerpoint Health - Paris

Centerpoint Health - Paris is a 58-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Paris community. We are proud to be recognized by our Affiliation with the Gill Heart & Vascular Institute Affiliate Network and The joint Commission

EEOC Statement

Centerpoint Health - Paris Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Centerpoint Health-Paris 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.