PRN MLT/MT

BHS; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Elizabethtown is seeking a Medical Lab Tech/Med Tech for PRN shifts. Schedule varies across first, second, and third shifts and may include weekends and holidays as needed.

The role involves performing routine laboratory procedures on specimens, analyzing results, maintaining equipment, and serving as an educator when appropriate. Eligibility includes an associate degree or approved alternative pathways, with certification within 12 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology required.
• Alternate: high school graduate with military Medical Laboratory Specialist training (50+ weeks) or 60 semester hours with Medical Laboratory Technology/science courses.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Associate degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology

Job description

Summary

Schedule varies from first shift, second shift and third shift. Will also include weekends and holidays if needed.

Job Description:

Medical Lab Tech/Med Tech - Lab

PRN - Schedule varies from first shift, second shift and third shift. Will also include weekends and holidays if needed.

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.

Work Experience

Education

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.