Medical Lab Technician - Red Bay Hospital, Laboratory, Full Time, 3rd Shift

Huntsville Hospital; Red Bay (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Medical Laboratory Technician to conduct routine tests critical for diagnosing and treating diseases. This role involves performing blood tests and various bacteriological tests to gather essential data. Candidates should possess an Associate Degree in a relevant science and be certified or eligible as a medical laboratory technician. The position requires the ability to work under pressure and adapt to irregular hours. Join a forward-thinking institution committed to delivering quality healthcare and making a difference in patients' lives.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in one of the sciences is preferred.
• Successful completion of an approved medical laboratory technician training program.

Responsibilities

• Conducts routine tests for diagnosis and treatment of disease.
• Performs blood tests and studies morphology of blood constituents.

Skills

Medical Laboratory Technician Certification

Ability to work in a stressful environment

Ability to remember multiple procedures

Understanding of safe work practices

Education

Associate Degree in one of the sciences

Completion of approved medical laboratory technician training

Job description

Conducts routine tests for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease, and performs related duties, following established standards and practices. Under limited supervision, performs blood tests and studies morphology of constituents of blood to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease. Performs various bacteriological mycological virological and parasitological tests to provide data on cause and progress of disease.

Education:

Associate Degree in one of the sciences is preferred. Successful completion of an approved medical laboratory technician training program or equivalent.

Experience:

None required.

Additional Skills/Abilities:

1) Certified or eligible as a medical laboratory technician by the ASCP, AMT, NCA, AAB.

2) Completes hospital and departmental orientation.

3) Ability to work in a stressful environment.

4) Ability to remember multiple procedures and policies.

5) Willingness to work irregular hours with varying assignments.

6) Understanding of safe work practices.