Medical Laboratory Technician-PRN

BHS; South Carolina; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Preventive Plan

Retirement Plans

Flimp Decisions

Job summary

Baptist Health Georgetown is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician for PRN Third Shift. The role supports operations in the Georgetown, KY laboratory, performing testing and maintaining quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include evaluating procedures, communicating specimen requirements, and solving instrument and test-order issues, with emphasis on accuracy and teamwork in Lab I Georgetown.

Qualifications

• Associatea0s degree required.
• Certified or eligible for certification in clinical laboratory science by recognized certifying agencies.
• Clinical Laboratory Science Certification 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.
• Uses complex problem-solving skills to resolve clinical and instrument problems.

Education

Associate’s degree

Certification eligible in clinical laboratory science

Clinical Laboratory Science Certification within 1 year

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Medical Laboratory Technician

PRN I Third Shift

Laboratory I Georgetown, KY

Baptist Health ER & Urgent Care - Georgetown is a healthcare facility located in Scott County, KY. This location offers services such as Emergency Room, Urgent Care, and Quick Care. Patients seeking medical attention can visit this facility for their healthcare needs.

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:

• Preventive Plan
• Retirement Plans
• Flimp Decisions - Flimp Decisions will help you pick the best value plan option given your expected medical needs. The proprietary algorithm provides a personalized financial analysis and recommendation, considering both premium and expected out-of-pocket cost (copays, etc.), as well as other important plan features.

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.