Medical Laboratory Technician — Diverse Diagnostics & Training

Med Center Health; Scottsville (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Med Center Health in Scottsville, KY is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform a wide range of laboratory procedures, report results, and support clinical decisions. The role involves venipuncture, specimen processing, and operating sophisticated electronic laboratory equipment.

You will assist with training Laboratory Assistants, ensure quality control, maintain safety standards, and stay current with hospital policies and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Eligible for Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) certification per regulations.
• Certification as MLT by ASCP or equivalent required within 18 months from hire/placement.
• Employees hired before May 1, 2024 must obtain certification within 18 months of hire/placement.

Responsibilities

• Performs venipuncture and capillary collections and processes specimens.
• Performs and reports EKGs and urinalysis testing.
• Performs a variety of simple to complex laboratory tests and quality control with interpretation and use of laboratory equipment.
• Assists with training Laboratory Assistants.
• Inspects quality control and maintains equipment, supplies and reagents.
• Operates laboratory equipment safely and follows standard precautions.
• Participates in continuing education and stays current with hospital policy and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Venipuncture

Capillary collection

EKG testing

Urinalysis testing

Quality control

Laboratory equipment operation

Training or mentoring

Safety compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Education

MLT certification eligibility

Job description

Med Center Health in Scottsville, KY is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform a wide range of laboratory procedures, report results, and support clinical decisions. The role involves venipuncture, specimen processing, and operating sophisticated electronic laboratory equipment.

You will assist with training Laboratory Assistants, ensure quality control, maintain safety standards, and stay current with hospital policies and regulatory requirements.