PRN Medical Lab Tech - Third Shift, Impactful Diagnostics

BHS; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

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Job summary

Baptist Health in Georgetown, KY seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician for PRN I third shift in the Clinical Lab and Pathology Department. The team emphasizes accuracy, fast results, and patient-centered care using state-of-the-art technology.

The role requires an Associate's degree and certification eligibility with ongoing certification within one year. You will maintain technical competency, troubleshoot issues, validate specimens, and collaborate with staff to ensure quality results.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree is required.
• 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.

Skills

Technical competency

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

Baptist Health in Georgetown, KY seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician for PRN I third shift in the Clinical Lab and Pathology Department. The team emphasizes accuracy, fast results, and patient-centered care using state-of-the-art technology.

The role requires an Associate's degree and certification eligibility with ongoing certification within one year. You will maintain technical competency, troubleshoot issues, validate specimens, and collaborate with staff to ensure quality results.