Medical Lab Technician MLT

Baptist Health Arkansas; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Arkansas is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to work in Microbiology/Molecular in Little Rock. This entry-level position requires an Associate degree in chemical science, biological science, or medical laboratory technology, with ASCP or equivalent preferred and registry eligibility.

Ideal candidates will have strong math, language, and reasoning skills and be prepared for six months of rotational training. Excellent communication with staff and patients is essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in chemical science, biological science, or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution.
• ASCP or equivalent preferred; registry eligible.
• Completes training in rotations within the first six months of employment as required by hospital.
• Must possess language, math, and reasoning skills for data collection and procedural tasks.
• Good communication skills with the public and hospital staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples for examination using automated equipment and specialized instrumentation.
• Perform multiple tests simultaneously and accurately interpret results.
• Support microbiology/molecular lab operations and ensure timely data delivery to clinicians.

Skills

Communication skills

Math skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Associate degree in chemical science, biological science, or medical laboratory technology

Job description

Working Hours: Will work in Microbiology/Molecular.Hours (6 am - 6:30 pm) with weekend options.

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 authorized72.00 hours bi-weekly.

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