Medical Lab Technician | Freeman Springdale | Full-Time

Freeman Health System; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement with employer match

Paid time off (PTO)

Extended Sick pay

Disability pay

Learning Center access

Job summary

Freeman Health System is seeking a Microbiologist for full-time hours in Springdale. The role involves performing routine and specialized laboratory tests on blood and body fluids under supervision, ensuring accuracy through strict quality control, and conducting instrument checks and maintenance.

You will also maintain records, contribute to staff training, and assist across laboratory areas to support patient care.

Qualifications

• Official degree in laboratory science or a 50-week military medical laboratory training plus a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Formal certification as MLT/MLT-equivalent preferred where applicable.
• Experience in acute care settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and specialized moderate and high complexity laboratory tests on all types of blood and body fluids under supervision.
• Ensures accurate test results by adhering to a strict quality control program.
• Performs instrument function checks and preventive maintenance per department procedures.
• Maintains records and statistics as required by regulations.
• Teaches new employees and students laboratory policies and procedures.

Education

Associate degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science

Military Medical Laboratory Specialist training (50 weeks)

Job description

Our Mission

To improve the health of the communities we serve through contemporary, innovative, quality healthcare solutions.

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week

• Microbiologist

What You'll Do

Performs routine and specialized moderate and high complexity laboratory tests on all types of blood and body fluid specimens under supervision by the section chief technologist. Insures accurate and reliable test results by adhering to a strict quality control program. Performs instrument function checks and preventative maintenance procedures according to department's policies and procedures. Maintains records and statistical data according to regulative requirements. Teaches new employees and students laboratory policies and procedures. Collects chain of custody urine drug screens as required. Assists as needed in all laboratory areas as required to maintain appropriate patient care.

Requirements

• Associate degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution; or have successfully completed an official military medical laboratory procedures course of at least 50 weeks duration and have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician); and high school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Requirements

• 1 year of acute care experience




• MLT (ASCP), MLT (AMT) or equivalent certification

Freeman Perks and Programs

• For eligible full-time and part-time employees Freeman offers a wide variety of career opportunities, a great work culture and generous benefits, most starting day one!




• Health, vision, dental insurance




• Retirement with employer match




• Wellness program with discounts to Health Insurance or Cash Bonus with Participation




• Milestone payments with longevity of employment




• Paid time off (PTO)




• Extended Sick pay




• Disability pay




• Learning Center designated only for Freeman Family members




• Payroll deduction at different locations such as The Daily Grind, Freeman Gift Shop, Cafeteria, etc.