Medical Lab Technologist

Conway Regional Health System; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Conway Regional Health System is seeking qualified Testing personnel for the Clinical Laboratories to process specimens, perform tests and report results. This role emphasizes teamwork and adherence to regulatory standards within Conway Regional Medical Center.

Safety Sensitive designation requires compliance with policies and a commitment to patient safety. Eligible candidates must hold appropriate licensure or credentials and complete required board examinations.

Qualifications

• Earned an associate degree in medical laboratory technology.
• Passed the HHSA proficiency exam on or before February 28, 1992.
• High school diploma or equivalent and complete medical laboratory/military training program or 50 weeks of military lab training; held related enlisted specialty.
• Board registry exams completed and licensure maintained; new grads have up to one year post-program to attain certification.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

High school diploma or equivalent

Military medical laboratory training course (≥50 weeks)

Job description

Overview

Testing personnel are responsible for specimen processing, test performance and for reporting test results. Testing personnel are also accountable for assisting with all duties within the laboratory as delegated and within the scope of regulatory and accrediting bodies and the policies, procedures and standards of Conway Regional Medical Center. Testing personnel will demonstrate a commitment to teamwork through effective collaboration efforts.

Safety Sensitive Position

This position is designated as “Safety Sensitive Position” under Act 593 of the State of Arkansas. An employee who is under the influence of Marijuana constitutes a threat to patients/customers which Conway Regional is responsible for in providing and supporting the delivery of health care related services.

Qualifications

• Have earned an associate degree in medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution.
• Have passed the Health and Human Services proficiency exam on or before February 28, 1992.
• On or before April 24, 1995, be a high school graduate or equivalent and have either graduated from an approved or accredited medical laboratory or clinical laboratory training program or successfully completed an official US military medical laboratory training course of at least 50 weeks duration and have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist.
• Testing personnel of Conway Regional Health System Clinical Laboratories must have successfully completed board registry exams and maintain valid licensure. New graduates are allowed one year from completion of academic program to attain certification.