Medical Laboratory Technician

Baptist Healthcare System Inc

  • Paducah, KY
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the coordinator. Job Duties: Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationPaducah, KY

    Description

    Summary

    Job Description:

    Medical Laboratory Technician

    Full time, 5:30pm-7:00am - 3 days a week with weekend rotations

    Prepares, performs and records testing procedures in accordance with established criteria as assigned with any or all the sections of the Clinical Laboratory.

    Job Duties:

    • Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.

    • Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the coordinator.

    • Participate in Laboratory Quality program. Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples.

    • Perform tasks at an acceptable pace to ensure the prompt reporting of accurate patient results. Communicates the status of pending work to the on-coming shift.

    Requirements:

    • Associate's degree of applied science in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science or related science.

    Preferred Requirements:

    • Certification as MLT (AMT), MLS (ASCP), CLT (NCA) or equivalent preferred.

    Benefits

    • Tuition Assistance reimbursement program

    • Paid Time Off available for use upon hire

    • Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

    • Bereavement Leave (includes pets)

    • Employee Assistance Program

    • Retirement plans with company match

    Work Experience

    Education

    If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

    Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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