Medical Laboratory Technician - First Shift | $15k Sign-On Bonus

Kyeatright; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Ins.

Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000/yr

Company paid Maternity and Paternity

Bereavement Leave (incl. pets)

PTO Sell Back Program

Compassionate Leave Sharing (PTO Don)+

Employee Support Fund

Retirement with Company Match

Identity Theft Protection

Job summary

Baptist Health Georgetown is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) for first shift in Laboratory I. The position offers a $15,000 sign-on bonus for qualified individuals and requires an Associate’s degree with certification eligibility in clinical laboratory science.

The role emphasizes maintaining technical competency, adhering to LIS procedures, evaluating tests, and communicating specimen requirements. Join a team committed to clinical excellence and innovation.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree.
• Certified or eligible for certification in clinical laboratory science by recognized certifying agencies.
• Clinical Laboratory Science Certified within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Maintains technical competency as related to the job functions.
• Understands pertinent LIS functions and performs downtime procedures effectively.
• Evaluates each procedure performed and chooses appropriate investigative techniques as indicated.
• Identifies and resolves problems that may adversely affect test results and notifies appropriate personnel.
• Determines acceptability of specimens by performing visual inspections or by recognizing abnormal/unusual results.
• Documents unacceptable specimens according to policy.
• Communicates specimen requirements to appropriate personnel.
• Assesses job functions and takes appropriate action when problems are detected.
• Identifies problems with specimens, test orders, registration and takes appropriate action.
• Handles troubleshooting professionally and communicates with coworkers and customers when delays occur.

Education

Associate’s degree

Clinical Laboratory Science Certification

Job description

Baptist Health Georgetown is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) for first shift in Laboratory I. The position offers a $15,000 sign-on bonus for qualified individuals and requires an Associate’s degree with certification eligibility in clinical laboratory science.

The role emphasizes maintaining technical competency, adhering to LIS procedures, evaluating tests, and communicating specimen requirements. Join a team committed to clinical excellence and innovation.