Medical Lab Technician - Day-One Benefits & Growth

Brookwood Baptist Health; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan w/match

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

Educational Benefits including tuition

Job summary

Baptist Health Princeton Hospital is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform moderate complexity testing under the supervision of a Medical Technologist. You will report quality data, maintain instrumentation, and ensure timely, accurate results.

New hires receive comprehensive benefits starting on day one and opportunities for tuition assistance. This role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement within the laboratory team.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved school of medical laboratory technician or equivalent.
• Associate degree in a related field required.
• Licensure/Certification: 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.
• Regularly reports work activities and pending work to the oncoming technologist.
• Maintains attendance consistent with Baptist Health policies and applicable laws.
• Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health policies and procedures.
• Assumes responsibilities under supervision: supply/reagent ordering or preparation, operation of minor instrumentation, projects, or teaching/training.
• Performs specimen collection procedures, specimen receiving and processing.
• Answers the telephone and greets guests to the department.
• Maintains current job knowledge to instruct students or other personnel.
• Participates in the laboratory quality improvement program and tracks key quality indicators.
• Follows policies to meet regulatory and accrediting requirements.
• Practices infection control and safety and keeps a clean, organized work area.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient records and departmental matters.
• Performs other duties as directed under supervision.

Education

Graduate from an approved school of medical laboratory technician

Associate degree in related field

Job description

Baptist Health Princeton Hospital is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform moderate complexity testing under the supervision of a Medical Technologist. You will report quality data, maintain instrumentation, and ensure timely, accurate results.

New hires receive comprehensive benefits starting on day one and opportunities for tuition assistance. This role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement within the laboratory team.