MLT/MT/MLS - NIGHTS

Mena Regional Health System; Arkansas; Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mena Regional Health System is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform routine and complex laboratory tests under the Lab Director's guidance. This role requires an Associates or Bachelor's degree from an accredited program and relevant certification.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in various laboratory fields such as Hematology and Chemistry, and the ability to work evening, night, and weekend shifts as necessary. Join us to contribute to effective healthcare solutions.

Qualifications

• MLT or MT/MLS certification required.
• Prior experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests using standard techniques and equipment.
• Obtain specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Record and report laboratory results.

Skills

Routine and complex testing

Mechanical operations

Chemical operations

Microscopic tests

Data analysis

Education

Associates degree from an MLT program

Bachelor's degree from an accredited program

Job description

Job Location

Mena, AR 71953

Job Summary

At the direction and control of the Lab Director, the Medical Laboratory Technician will perform routine and/or complex tests in various areas of the Lab using standard techniques and equipment.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform routine and/or complex tests in various areas of the lab using standard techniques and equipment.
• May perform mechanical and chemical operations and microscopic tests to obtain data for use in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
• Receives or obtains specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Applies techniques used in fields of Hematology, Serology, Chemistry, Bacteriology, and Immunohematology and understands the relationship of test results to patient age–specific characteristics.
• Records and reports laboratory results.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• May be required to work evenings, nights, and/or weekends on a regular or as needed basis.

Qualifications

Education: MLT with an Associates degree from an MLT program and accredited or meets the criteria to sit for accreditation or an MT/MLS with a bachelor's degree from an accredited program that is accredited or meets the criteria to sit for accreditation.

Certification: AMT or ASCP certification required.

Experience: Prior experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Reaching and grasping with arms and hands.
• Proofreading and checking documents for accuracy.
• Using a keyboard to enter or transform words or data.
• Hearing in normal and soft tones.
• Ability to read and understand written English words and sentences.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in English words and sentences.
• Ability to understand spoken English words and sentences.
• Ability to communicate with others by telephone and e‑mail.
• Ability to perform duties and responsibilities promptly and with little direct supervision in planning and organizing workload.
• Ability to judge the appropriate action in response to changes, circumstances or problems.

Critical Demands

• Understanding, supporting and promoting the organizational values inherent in the philosophy of Mena Regional Health System.
• Performing job duties in a manner which demonstrates the values of Mena Regional Health System and its commitment to customer service.
• Ability to apply techniques used in fields of Hematology, Serology, chemistry, Bacteriology and immunohematology.
• Ability to use good judgment and work independently with good computer skills.
• Must be able to multi‑task in a high stress environment.
• Complying with Human Resources policies and procedures.
• Practicing regular and punctual attendance.
• Safety Sensitive Position.
• Performing life‑threatening procedures.
• Working with confidential information.

Additional Information

The demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.