MT/MLT Full Time Second Shift

Baptist Health System, Inc.; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Bereavement Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plans with company match

Job summary

Baptist Health System, Inc. in Elizabethtown, KY is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or MT for a full-time role in the lab. The shift runs Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 a.m.

to 8:30 p.m., performing routine procedures on blood, urine, and tissue samples. The incumbent will analyze test results to determine disease presence or causes, maintain equipment, and educate staff as needed. Requires an AAS in Laboratory Science/MLT or approved equivalent; certification within 12 months of

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology required.
• Alternative: High school graduate with military Medical Laboratory Specialist training of 50+ weeks; or 60 semester hours with specific chemistry/biology coursework and approved clinical training.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine laboratory procedures on specimens (blood, urine, tissue).
• Analyze test results to determine presence, absence, or cause of disease.
• Maintain laboratory equipment to ensure accurate and timely reporting of findings.
• Function as an educator as necessary.

Education

Associate degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology

Military Medical Laboratory Specialist training (50+ weeks) or equivalent education/training (60 semester hours with specified courses)

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

MLT or MT - Lab

Full-time, 10a-8:30p Tuesday - Friday

Job Description:

Conduct routine laboratory procedures on specimens such as blood, urine, and tissue samples. Analyze test results to determine the presence, absence, or cause of disease. Maintain laboratory equipment to ensure accurate and timely reporting of findings. Function as an educator as necessary.

Requirements:

• Associate degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology required; In lieu of an associate's degree: High school graduate or equivalent and successfully completed military training of 50 or more weeks and served as a Medical Laboratory Specialist; or Education and training equivalent to an associate degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology: A).Education: 60 semester hours including either 24 semester hours of Medical Laboratory Technology courses or 24 semester hours of science courses (6 hours of chemistry; 6 hours of biology, and 12 hours in chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology, or any combination). B). Training: either completion of an approved/accredited clinical laboratory training program, which may be included in the 60 semester hours specified above or at least three months of documented laboratory training in each specialty in which the individual performs high complexity testing.

• Must obtain Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) from American Society for ClinicalPathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT) within 12 months of hire.

Benefits:

• Tuition Assistance reimbursement program

• Paid Time Off available for use upon hire

• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Retirement plans with company match

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.