Medical Lab Technician — Day 1 Benefits & Growth

Brookwood Baptist Health; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan repayment

Tuition reimbursement

Family care support

Pet care

Job summary

Baptist Health Princeton Hospital is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform routine lab testing and ensure high-quality results. The role requires graduation from an approved MLT program and current licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Technician in Alabama.

Responsibilities include QC, instrument operation, reagent preparation, and reporting critical findings. Benefits begin day 1; opportunities for professional growth and ongoing education are provided in a dynamic hospital

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved school of medical laboratory technician.
• Associate degree in related field.
• Current license as a Clinical Laboratory Technician as required by the Alabama Department of Health.
• Certified in area(s) of laboratory where assigned.
• Experience: None.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintains attendance and compliance with Baptist Health policies.

Education

Associate degree in related field

Current license as a Clinical Laboratory Technician

Graduate from an approved school of medical laboratory technician

Certified in area(s) of laboratory where assigned

Job description

Position Summary

Baptist Health is looking for Medical Laboratory Technicians to join our Princeton team! The Medical Laboratory Technician analyzes blood and body fluids using both automated and complex manual methods following established policies and procedures to ensure the highest quality of laboratory results within established timeframes.

Baptist Health Princeton Hospital offers a full complement of services, including cardiovascular care, emergency care, bariatrics, oncology, orthopedics, rehabilitation, and surgical services. This acute-care hospital has earned Primary Stroke Center certification from the Joint Commission and high performing ratings from the U.S. News and World Report in the care of heart attack, aortic valve surgery, heart failure, stroke, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The bariatricprogram is recognized by the American College of Surgeons (ASC), and the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditationand Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP).

With benefits that begin day 1, we look forward to the opportunity to support you at any stage of life, including:

• Student loan repayment
• Tuition reimbursement
• Family care support, including backup elder care, backup child care, and pet care
• And more! Learn about the benefits we offer here

Baptist Health is now part of Orlando Health, and our Medical Lab Technicians are bringing in a new day in healthcare! Orlando Health is a private, not-for-profit healthcare organization that has been passionate about delivering expert care to diverse communities for over a century. With physicians in more than 100 specialties, award-winning hospitals, stand-alone emergency departments, urgent care locations and more, the healthcare system attracts patients from across the state, region and nation.

Learn more about Baptist Health | Learn more about Orlando Health

Responsibilities

Responsibilities of Medical Lab Technicians Include, But Are Not Limited To:

• Performs andreportsroutine laboratory testing following established policies and procedures to ensure the highest quality of laboratory results within establishedtimeframes.

• Verifies results and quality control data for accuracy and reliability.

• Performs, evaluates, and documents all quality control, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting procedures.

• Demonstrates computer systemproficiencyincluding ordering, resulting, and inquiry functions.

• Ensures properutilizationand preparation of reagents and supplies.

• Communicates critical results to the patient caregiver.

• Regularly reports all unusual findings to the immediate supervisor.

• Regularlyreportswork activities and pending work to the oncoming technologist.

• Maintainsreasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent withBaptist Health andOrlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal,stateand local standards.

• Maintains compliance with allBaptist Health andOrlando 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 asrequired.

• Answers the telephone and greets guests to the department.

• Maintains current job knowledgein order toeffectively instruct students or other personnel.

• Responsible for an active role in the laboratory quality improvementprogramincluding performance and evaluation of key quality indicators.

• Followsthe establishedpolicies 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 patientrecord, hospital and departmental matters at all times.

• Perform other duties as directed under supervision of Medical Technologist or Team Leader.

Qualifications

MLT Education/Training

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

MLT Licensure/Certification

• Current license as a Clinical Laboratory Technician as required by the Alabama Department of Health.
• Certified in area(s) of laboratory where assigned.

Experience

• None.

*Do you exceed these requirements? Ask us about other medical laboratory placement options!