Medical Laboratory Technologist - PRN

Baptist Health - Central Alabama; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health, the largest healthcare system in central Alabama, seeks a Medical Lab Technologist. This role involves performing laboratory analyses and providing exceptional service to patients and staff. Candidates must have relevant degrees and certifications, along with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• ASCP MLT certification required for associate degree.
• Knowledge of HIPAA standards and regulations.
• Ability to prioritize workload for maximum efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory analyses accurately and efficiently.
• Provide timely and courteous service to patients and staff.
• Detect unusual conditions and solve problems as needed.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Associate degree with MLT and clinical laboratory training

Bachelor degree in Biology, Microbiology, Immunology, or related field

Job description

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties. To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

The Medical Lab Technologist shall provide timely and courteous service to patients, physicians, and hospital staff by performing laboratory analyses accurately and efficiently. This individual will detect unusual conditions and assume responsibility for problem solving. This position may have additional duties assigned as needed.

• Associate degree with MLT and clinical laboratory training culminating in national certification, as defined by American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Board of Registry required or Bachelor degree in Biology, Microbiology, Immunology, Medical or Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Allied Health or other related field required.
• Associate degree requires ASCP MLT certification
• Ability to work from broad directions and be self motivated. Ability to prioritize workload to achieve maximum efficiency.
• Ability to effectively communicate with people of various backgrounds throughout the organization.
• Ability to provide a positive customer service experience to guest, visitors, and patients.
• Knowledge of HIPAA standards and regulations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• The ability to communicate effectively with patients, guest, and hospital personnel.
• The ability to show compassion and sensitivity for patient comfort.
• The ability to maintain confidentiality