Medical Laboratory Technician

Ozarks Community Hospital, Inc.; Arkansas; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

Ozarks Community Hospital in Gravette, AR is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) for the Laboratory department. The role involves independently obtaining, registering, and testing patient samples and delivering results to providers under the direction of the Laboratory Manager.

Responsibilities include maintaining laboratory equipment and supplies, interpreting data, and supporting quality control.

Qualifications

• Accredited program with an Associate Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science.
• Current certification as a Clinical Laboratory Technician or Medical Laboratory Technician (NCA/ASCP/AMT) or exam eligible.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA or Red Cross, with recertification before expiration.

Responsibilities

• Independently obtain, register, and test patient samples.
• Deliver results to providers in the hospital laboratory.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient sample handling

Communication with providers

Education

Associate degree in Clinical Laboratory Science

Job description

HEALTHY COMMUNITIES. COMPASSIONATE CARE.

Ozarks Community Hospital (OCH), located in Gravette, AR has an opening for a PRN & Full TimeMedical Laboratory Technicianwithin our Laboratory department.

Our Mission: Ozarks Community Hospital and clinics are dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare and preventive services to all patients in an atmosphere of compassion, respect, and dignity, with a commitment to care for the underserved and to improve access to care.

Under direction of the Laboratory Manager and technical direction of the Pathologist, the Medical Laboratory Technician is responsible for independently obtaining, registering, testing patient samples and delivering results to providers in a hospital laboratory and contributing to general maintenance of the laboratory, equipment and supplies. In addition, he/she must demonstrate the ability to competently perform, problem-solve and report accurately all of the established routine clinical laboratory tests and procedures under general supervision. He/she may assist in instructing other personnel as assigned. He/she is able to correlate and interpret data based on knowledge of physiological conditions affecting test results, recognize problems, identify the cause, and resolve solutions to problems.

Benefits include:

• Eligibility for health, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) plan; life insurance; short-term disability; flexible spending accounts; and many other elective benefits subject to plan terms.
• Paid time off (PTO) earned on an accrual basis starting first day of employment, up to 3.5 weeks per year based on a 40-hour work week.
• Company-paid holidays.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate from an accredited program with an Associate Degree in Clinic Laboratory Science, including Military Degrees.
• Current certification as a Clinical Laboratory Technician or Medical Laboratory Technician through NCA, ASCP, AMT or exam eligible. (Employees with Military Degrees are exempt.)
• Experience not required, but 1-3 years' experience is desirable
• Demonstrates the ability to perform the technical skills and critical thinking outlines in the performance standards.
• Must hold a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross. Recertification required before expiration throughout employment.