MLS - MLT - Marcum and Wallace

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Irvine (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Kentucky is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician I. In this entry-level role, you will perform routine tests on various body specimens, ensuring quality results and patient safety. Candidates should have relevant educational qualifications and certifications, along with the ability to maintain professionalism in a fast-paced environment. Comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Must have one of the stated education qualifications.
• MLT Medical Laboratory Technician Certification or eligible by a recognized agency is required.
• Preferred two years of technical experience in a clinical laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine tests on blood, tissues, and other body specimens.
• Perform quality control for all testing.
• Maintain a safe and efficient work environment.

Skills

Quality work in fast-paced environment

Engaging with staff and patients professionally

Education

Associates of Science in Medical Lab Technology

60 semester hours with chemistry and biology

50-week U.S. military medical laboratory training course

Job description

Overview

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Job Summary

The Medical Laboratory Technician I (MLT) is responsible for performing routine tests on blood, tissues, and other body specimens, and providing physicians with quality results using a variety of clinical laboratory equipment. The MLT must have a total understanding of patient safety and laboratory techniques to guarantee patient safety and anonymity.

Essential Functions

• Performs analytical tests on biological specimens, in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner in compliance with documented laboratory procedures
• Determines acceptability of specimens by performing visual inspections or by recognizing abnormal/unusual results
• Recognizes factors that affect measurements and results by taking the appropriate action according to protocols
• Performs quality control for all testing and meets established ranges before patient results are released
• Maintains a safe and efficient work environment by performing equipment checks, cleaning work area, monitoring temperatures following hospital policies, and troubleshooting laboratory equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Education

• Must have one of the following:
• Associates of Science in Medical Lab Technology
• Completed 60 semester hours (including six hours of chemistry and six of biology) of academic credit from a college or university accredited by a recognized regional or national accreditation agency and have completed a Medical Lab Technician Program
• Completed a 50-week U.S. military medical laboratory training course within the past ten years

Certifications

• MLT Medical Laboratory Technician Certification or eligible by a nationally recognized certification agency (preferably ASCP) (required)

Experience

• Two years of technical experience in a clinical laboratory setting (preferred)

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to provide quality, error-free work in a fast-paced environment
• Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner

Benefits

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more
• Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

EEO Statement

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time