Medical Lab Technician (Day Shift)

Baptist-Health; Homewood (AL); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

403(b) with employer match

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks)

Life Insurance

Extended Leave Plan (ELP)

Family Care benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Résumé du poste

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is hiring a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform complex testing and ensure high-quality lab results. The role requires certification eligibility and practical lab experience within a hospital environment.

The position emphasizes quality control, data verification, and compliance with safety and regulatory standards, with benefits starting on day one.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved school of medical laboratory technician.
• Associate degree in related field required.
• ASCP or AMT certification (or eligibility) required within 6 months of hire.

Responsabilités

• Performs moderately and highly complex laboratory testing in area(s) within the clinical laboratory.
• Verifies results and quality control data for accuracy and reliability.
• Performs, evaluates, and documents quality control, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting procedures.
• Demonstrates computer system proficiency including ordering, resulting, and inquiry functions.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient records and adheres to safety and infection control practices.

Formation

Graduate from an approved school of medical laboratory technician

Associate degree in related field

ASCP or AMT certification (or eligibility)

Description du poste

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 Brookwood 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!

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.

Section 1557 Non-DiscriminationThe Office for Civil Rights (OCR) enforces Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (Section 1557), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics), in covered health programs or activities. 42 U.S.C. 18116.

Company is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.

Responsibilities

A Brief OverviewPerforms moderately and highly complex laboratory testing in area(s) within the clinical laboratory.

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

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved school of medical laboratory technician
• Associate degree in related field
• Requires ASCP or AMT certification or equivalent as a Medical Laboratory Technician from an accredited program or qualifies for certification. Certification required within 6 months of hire