Part-Time Medical Laboratory Tech — Third Shift

BHS Baptist Healthcare System; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Retirement plans

Health plan

Job summary

Baptist Health in Georgetown, KY seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician for a Part Time I Third Shift (1x12s) in the Laboratory and Pathology Department. The role supports test processing, specimen handling, and accurate results with a patient-centered approach.

Requires an Associate’s degree and eligibility for CLS certification within one year. Must demonstrate technical competency and strong problem-solving in a fast-paced lab environment.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree.
• Certified or eligible for certification in clinical laboratory science by recognized certifying agencies.
• Clinical Laboratory Science Certified within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Maintains technical competency as related to the job functions.
• Understands pertinent LIS functions and performs downtime procedures effectively.
• Evaluates each procedure performed and chooses appropriate investigative techniques as indicated.
• Identifies and resolves problems that may adversely affect test results and notifies appropriate personnel.
• Determines acceptability of specimens by performing visual inspections or by recognizing abnormal/unusual results.
• Documents unacceptable specimens according to policy.
• Communicates specimen requirements to appropriate personnel.
• Assesses job functions and takes appropriate action when problems are detected.
• Identifies problems with specimens, test orders, registration and takes appropriate action.
• Handles troubleshooting professionally and communicates with coworkers and customers when delays occur.
• Expected to utilize complex problem-solving skills in resolving clinical and instrument problems.

Education

Associate’s degree

Job description

Baptist Health in Georgetown, KY seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician for a Part Time I Third Shift (1x12s) in the Laboratory and Pathology Department. The role supports test processing, specimen handling, and accurate results with a patient-centered approach.

Requires an Associate’s degree and eligibility for CLS certification within one year. Must demonstrate technical competency and strong problem-solving in a fast-paced lab environment.