MT/ MLT

Baptist Health; Corbin (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Disability

Bereavement Leave

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Job summary

Baptist Health seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) for full-time third shift to perform and validate laboratory tests in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The MLT will ensure specimen integrity, run quality controls, troubleshoot instruments, and report results to clinical teams, while supporting training and continuing education to uphold regulatory standards. Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or related science.
• MLT Certification (ASCP, AMT, or equivalent) or eligible.
• Strong problem-solving, technical, and communication skills.
• Previous laboratory experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform lab testing and analyze results per protocols.
• Ensure accurate specimen ID, processing, and reporting.
• Perform quality control and troubleshoot issues.
• Operate, maintain, and monitor laboratory instruments.
• Recognize abnormal results and take corrective actions.
• Communicate results and critical values to staff.
• Maintain safety, infection control, and regulatory compliance.
• Assist in training students and new staff.
• Maintain inventory and support department operations.
• Participate in continuing education and quality improvement.

Skills

Problem-solving

Technical skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

MLT Certification

Job description

Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - Full Time

Full Time, Third Shift

Summary

The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) independently performs laboratory testing, interprets and validates results, and ensures accuracy in accordance with established procedures and regulatory standards. This role supports quality patient care through technical expertise, problem solving, and collaboration with healthcare providers and laboratory staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing procedures and analyze results according to established protocols.
• Ensure accurate specimen identification, processing, and result reporting.
• Perform quality control and troubleshoot testing or equipment issues.
• Operate, maintain, and monitor laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Recognize abnormal results and take appropriate corrective actions.
• Communicate test results and critical values to appropriate personnel.
• Maintain compliance with safety, infection control, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with training of students and new employees.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and support department operations.
• Participate in continuing education, competency validation, and quality improvement activities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or related science required.
• MLT Certification (ASCP, AMT, or equivalent) required or eligible.
• Strong problem-solving, technical, and communication skills.
• Previous laboratory experience preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Full-Time: 32-40 hours per week.
• Health, Vision, Dental, and Pet Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
• Identity Theft Protection.
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually.
• Company Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave.
• Paid Time Off available upon hire.
• Bereavement Leave (including pets).
• PTO Sell Back Program.
• Compassionate Leave Sharing Program.
• Employee Support Fund.

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.