Medical Lab Technician - Fulltime 7 on/7off 1430 - 0100

Baptist Health; Jasper (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Medical Lab Technician to join their Clinical Lab team. This role involves performing laboratory tests, ensuring quality control, and maintaining compliance with established policies. Ideal candidates will have an associate degree and a current Clinical Laboratory Technician license. Join us in making a difference in patients' lives and growing your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved school of medical laboratory technician.
• Current license as a Clinical Laboratory Technician by Alabama Department of Health.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine laboratory testing and reports results.
• Verifies results and communicates critical findings.
• Participates in quality improvement programs.

Skills

Laboratory Testing

Quality Control

Computer System Proficiency

Education

Associate degree in related field

Job description

Position Summary

Baptist Health Walker Hospital

Serving as a Medical Lab Technician in Baptist Health Walker's Clinical Lab is about making a real difference in people’s lives, providing comfort and compassionate care to those who need it most, and being part of a dedicated team that saves lives every day.

If you enjoy working with people, are seeking a meaningful career with opportunities for growth, and want to have a lasting impact, consider joining Baptist Health in one of our MLT roles. Together, we bring hope, healing, and humanity to every patient we serve.

Position Summary

Performs moderately complex general laboratory testing in the area(s) of licensure under the direction of a Medical Technologist.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• 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 and Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.

• Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health and Orlando 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 record, hospital and departmental matters at all times.

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

Qualifications

Education/Training: Graduate from an approved school of medical laboratory technician. Associate degree in related field.

Licensure/Certification: Current license as a Clinical Laboratory Technician as required by Alabama Department of Health. Certified in area(s) of laboratory where assigned.

Experience: None