MT/MLT

Medical Center Barbour; Eufaula (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Center Barbour in Alabama is seeking a Medical Technologist to perform routine laboratory procedures under the supervision of the laboratory director. The role includes phlebotomy, specimen testing, and meticulous documentation while adhering to established procedures.

Candidate should possess an Associate's degree in MLT; certification is preferred but not required. The position requires attention to safety, PPE usage, and ability to work in a busy hospital laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree from an accredited MLT program.
• Math, verbal, and working skills at the college level (2 years). MLT certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Routine duties involve laboratory-related tasks (phlebotomy, testing, paperwork).
• Daily functions may include exposure to hazards and patient contact.
• Use of PPE such as gloves and coats; masks and goggles as needed.
• Frequent hand-washing and use of hand sanitizer.
• Noise and interruptions are common in the workflow.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Lab safety

Laboratory procedures

Education

Associates Degree in MLT

Job description

1. POSITION PURPOSE (Summary)

Under the general supervision of the laboratory director, the Medical Technologist performs laboratory procedures in a timely and accurate manner according to established hospital and departmental procedures.

2. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Associates Degree from an accredited MLT program. Mathematical, verbal, and working skills at the College level (2 years). MLT certification preferred but not required.

Experience: Experience in a hospital setting preferred. Excellent customer relation skills.

Licenses/Certificates: ASCP or AMT certification preferred but not required

3. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Routine duties involve primarily laboratory-related conditions (phlebotomy, laboratory testing, and paperwork).

2. Daily functions may include incidental exposure to vapors, fumes, moving mechanical parts, electrical shock, chemical and biological hazards, patient contact, needles/syringes, waste handling, and computer use.

3. Most function requires use of personal protective gear such as gloves and fluid resistant coats. Sometimes masks and goggles are used.

4. Frequent contact with water (hand-washing and cleaning) and/or use of hand sanitizer.

5. Sufficient noise and interruptions to cause distractions and stress are frequent.