Medical Lab Technician: Precision Testing & QC

Brookwood Baptist Health; Alabaster (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookwood Baptist Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform and report routine laboratory testing under supervision. The role emphasizes accuracy, adherence to procedures, quality control, and communication of critical results to patient care teams.

The position requires graduation from an accredited MLT program, an associated degree, and certification within 6 months of hire; ASCP/AMT certification or equivalent is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved school of medical laboratory technician. or
• Associate degree in related field.
• None.
• Requires ASCP or AMT certification or equivalent as a Medical Laboratory Technician from an accredited program or qualifies for certification. Certification required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• 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 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 policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Baptist 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 records, hospital and departmental matters at all times.
• Perform other duties as directed under supervision of Medical Technologist or Team Leader.

Education

Graduate from an approved school of medical laboratory technician

Associate degree in related field

Job description

Brookwood Baptist Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform and report routine laboratory testing under supervision. The role emphasizes accuracy, adherence to procedures, quality control, and communication of critical results to patient care teams.

The position requires graduation from an accredited MLT program, an associated degree, and certification within 6 months of hire; ASCP/AMT certification or equivalent is preferred.