Technologist Support - Fulton County Laboratory Services

Baxter Health; Salem (AR); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 48,216,000; Full time

Job summary

Baxter Health is seeking a Technologist Support at Fulton County Laboratory Services in Salem, AR. This PRN role supports hospital lab operations by performing routine testing on instruments and managing specimens across pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic phases under supervision.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, strong attention to detail, and the ability to follow instructions accurately. It is a safety-sensitive role in a demanding hospital environment open 24/7.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to follow instructions accurately.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine testing on laboratory instruments as authorized by the Supervisor.
• Manage patient specimens through the pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic phases of testing.
• Follow SOPs across departments including Clinical Chemistry, Clinical Microbiology, Hematology, Histology, Molecular Pathology, and Immunohematology.

Skills

Attention to detail

Instruction following

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Technologist Support - Fulton County Laboratory Services

Baxter Health Fulton County Hospital

Salem , AR

4142 - BH Fulton County Laboratory Services

PRN , Varies

Allied Health

SUMMARY

Timely and accurately performs routine testing on laboratory instruments and testing authorized by the Supervisor. Responsible for management of patient specimens throughout the pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic phases of testing once the specimen arrives in the testing laboratory. Performs test as outlined in the laboratory’s standard operating procedures. Departments which apply are: Clinical Chemistry, Clinical Microbiology, Hematology, Histology, Molecular Pathology, and Immunohematology. The Laboratory Assistant is responsible to and will receive work assignments from laboratory technologists and/ or Laboratory Specialist.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Ability to follow instructions accurately and precisely

Strong attention to detail

Safety Sensitive Designation

This position is deemed safety sensitive in accordance with Arkansas Act 593 governing Medical Marijuana.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without an accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to perform the following: Must have the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to solve problems and make decisions. Spend 8 hours or more in front of computer, monitor or similar screen utilizing keyboard and/or mouse, daily. Ability to stand and walk, occasionally bend, squat and twist, and occasionally lift up to 10 pounds using proper body mechanics. Must have a keen sense of hearing and visual acuity with or without correction. Must be able to handle critical and highly stressful situations with efficiency and composure.

Work Environment

Laboratory setting, within a hospital environment

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a position in a hospital setting which is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.