Medical Lab Technician MLT

Baptist Health Arkansas; Magnolia (AR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Arkansas is seeking an entry-level Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to join our team in Arkansas. The position involves preparing samples, operating automated instruments, and conducting tests to assist in diagnosis and care.

Requires an associate degree in chemical/biological science or medical laboratory technology; registry-eligible with ASCP preferred. Strong communication, math, and reasoning skills are essential; training rotations are provided.

Qualifications

• Entry level position requiring an associate degree in chemical science, biological science, or medical laboratory technology.
• ASCP or equivalent registry preferred; registry-eligible.
• Completes training rotations within the first six months of employment.
• Must have language, math, and reasoning skills for data collection and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples for examination and run tests with automated equipment.
• Perform multiple tests simultaneously and interpret results accurately.
• Communicate findings to clinicians to support diagnosis and treatment decisions.

Skills

Communication skills

Math skills

Reasoning skills

Education

Associate degree in chemical science / biological science / medical laboratory technology

Job description

Working Hours: Varies - 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift.

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.

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 authorized0.01 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.