Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

Baptist Health; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental

Tuition Reimbursement

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Bereavement Leave

PTO Sell Back

PTO Donation

Employee Support Fund

Retirement with Company Match

Identity Theft Protection

Job summary

Baptist Health Georgetown is seeking a part-time Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) for the first shift. The role requires maintaining technical competency and understanding LIS downtime procedures to ensure accurate test results.

The candidate must have an associate’s degree and be certified or eligible for certification in clinical laboratory science, with certification expected within 1 year. This role supports patient care and laboratory operations in Georgetown, KY.

Qualifications

• Maintains technical competency as related to the job functions.
• Understands LIS functions and performs downtime procedures effectively.
• Evaluates procedures and chooses investigative techniques as indicated.
• Identifies and resolves problems affecting test results and notifies personnel.
• Handles troubleshooting professionally amid delays and communicates with coworkers and customers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain technical competency and perform assigned lab procedures.
• Communicate specimen requirements and handling instructions to staff.
• Assess test orders, registrations, and specimen quality for accurate results.
• Troubleshoot instrument and clinical issues and document downtime steps.

Skills

Technical competency

LIS knowledge

Quality control

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Education

Associate’s degree

Certified or eligible for certification in clinical laboratory science

Clinical Laboratory Science Certified within 1 year

Job description

## Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)Apply: Georgetown, KY: Part time: Posted 3 Days Ago: R26101264**Summary****Job Description:****Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)**Part Time I First ShiftLaboratory I Georgetown, KY**Description:*** 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.* Expected to utilize complex problem-solving skills in resolving clinical and instrument problems.**Requirements:*** Associate’s degree.* Certified or eligible for certification in clinical laboratory science by recognized certifying agencies.* Clinical Laboratory Science Certified within 1 year.**Benefits:*** Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance* Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually* Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave* Bereavement Leave (includes pets)* PTO Sell Back Program* Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)* Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support* Retirement with Company Match* Identity Theft Protection### *If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!*### Baptist Health is an *Equal Employment Opportunity* employer.