PRN MLT Nights

Baptist Health System, Inc.; Radcliff (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential 15%

Job summary

Baptist Health System, Inc. is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician for our Freestanding Emergency Department on a PRN night shift with a 15% shift differential. The role conducts routine lab procedures on blood, urine, and tissue samples and analyzes results to aid in patient care.

Minimum qualifications include an associate degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology. Certification as an MLT within 12 months of hire is required or pursued." Preferred candidates have prior

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology is required.
• Must obtain Certification as an MLT from ASCP or AMT within 12 months of hire.
• Education/experience equivalent: 60 semester hours with MLS or science courses and clinical lab training as specified.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine laboratory procedures on specimens such as blood, urine, and tissue samples.
• 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 training of 50+ weeks as Medical Laboratory Specialist or education equivalent to an associate degree (60 semester hours with MLS/SCI courses)

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Medical Lab Tech - Freestanding Emergency Department

PRN Nights

15% Shift Differential

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous clinical laboratory experience preferred.

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.