Medical Lab Technician | Freeman Springdale | Full-Time Nights

Freeman Health System; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, dental insurance

Employer retirement match

Wellness program discounts

Paid time off

Extended sick pay

Disability pay

Learning Center designated only forFre

Payroll deduction at different Freeman

Job summary

Freeman Health System is seeking a Night Shift Generalist Laboratory Technologist to cover chemistry, hematology, UA, coag, blood bank, and STAT gram stains from 6:00pm to 6:30am. You will work under the section chief technologist and support patient care with accurate test results.

The role requires an associate degree in lab science or military lab training plus a high school diploma; certification such as ASCP/AMT is preferred for advancement.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in lab science or military lab training plus high school diploma.
• Military course must be at least 50 weeks with Medical Laboratory Specialist background.
• Preferred: 1 year of acute care experience and MLT (ASCP), AMT or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and specialized laboratory tests on specimens under supervision.
• Ensures accurate results through quality control and documentation.
• Maintains instrument checks and preventive maintenance per policy.
• Keeps records and statistics per regulations.
• Teaches new staff and students laboratory policies.
• Collects urine drug screens and supports other lab areas as needed.

Skills

Quality control

Laboratory testing

Record keeping

Training & instruction

Education

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

Military medical laboratory procedures course (50 weeks)

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

Schedule Full-time, 36 hours per week, 6:00pm - 6:30am Night Shift Generalist (Chemistry, Hematology, UA, Coag, Blood Bank, STAT gram stains)

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

• 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.

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About Freeman Health System

Locally owned and nationally recognized, Freeman Health System is a not-for-profit health system serving communities across Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kansas through a network of hospitals, physician clinics, outpatient locations, and specialty services. The system includes Freeman Hospital West, Freeman Hospital East, Freeman Neosho Hospital, and the Freeman Health System facilities in Bentonville, Springdale, Willow Creek, and Siloam Springs. Freeman Health System also operates Ozark Center - the region's largest provider of behavioral health services, and offers comprehensive cancer, cardiology, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics, and women's and children's services. The system is supported by more than 7,000 employees and is the only Children's Miracle Network Hospital in a 70-mile radius. For more information, visit Freeman Health System.