Medical Laboratory Technician

Ozarks Community Hospital, Inc.; Gravette (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Company-paid holidays

Life insurance

Job summary

Ozarks Community Hospital, Inc. in Gravette, AR is seeking a PRN Medical Laboratory Technician. The role involves obtaining, testing patient samples, and delivering results within our hospital laboratory. Responsibilities include performing clinical laboratory tests under supervision and maintaining laboratory equipment. Applicants must have an Associate Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science and current BLS certification. Benefits include health coverage, PTO, and company-paid holidays.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current BLS certification from AHA or American Red Cross.
• Graduate from an accredited program in Clinical Laboratory Science.
• 1-3 years' experience is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain, register, and test patient samples.
• Deliver results to providers in a hospital laboratory.
• Perform routine clinical laboratory tests under general supervision.

Skills

Technical skills in laboratory testing

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Associate Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Overview

Ozarks Community Hospital (OCH), located in Gravette, AR, has an opening for a PRN Medical Laboratory Technician within 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.

Responsibilities

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

• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

OCH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.