Medical Lab Technician MLT

Baptist Health Arkansas; El Dorado (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist Health Arkansas in El Dorado, AR is seeking an Entry Level Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT). The role involves performing and analyzing laboratory tests with limited supervision to support diagnosis and treatment decisions.

Requires an associate degree in chemical or biological sciences or medical laboratory technology; registry eligibility preferred (ASCP). Training rotations completed within six months; strong math, language, and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position requiring an associate degree in chemical science, biological science, or medical laboratory technology.
• ASCP registry preferred; must be registry eligible.
• Completes training in at least two rotations within the first six months of employment.
• Must possess language, math, and reasoning skills for data collection and procedures.
• Must possess good communication skills with the public and hospital staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform medical laboratory tests and analyses to aid diagnosis and treatment decisions.
• Prepare samples for examination and operate automated equipment and instrumentation.
• Interpret results accurately and timely to support clinicians' decisions.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical reasoning

Mathematical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in chemical science

Associate degree in biological science

Associate degree in medical laboratory technology

Job description

Summary:
Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLT) provide information for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease by conducting medical laboratory tests, procedures, and analyses with limited supervision. The MLT's job includes preparing the samples for examination, using automated equipment and specialized instrumentation, performing numerous complicated tests simultaneously and accurately interpreting the results in a timely manner in order to enable the clinician to utilize the data when making treatment decisions.

Other information:

Entry Level Position with an Associate degree in chemical science, biological science, or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution.

National Registry for Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP or equivalent) preferred. Must be registry eligible.

Completes training in at least two rotations within the first six months of employment, as required per hospital.

Must possess language, math, and reasoning skills which allow for the analysis, interpretation, and valid conclusion to be made during data collection and during mechanical or scientific procedures.

Must possess good communication skills with the public and other hospital staff.

Possesses the desired attitude and knowledge for Other duties as assigned.

This job will be authorized16.00 hours bi-weekly.

Today, Baptist Health is Arkansas' most comprehensive healthcare organization with more than 250 points of access that include 11 hospitals, urgent care centers, a senior living community, and over 100 primary and specialty care clinics in Arkansas and eastern Oklahoma.