Medical Lab Technician (MLT), Acute

Lifepoint Health • Muscle Shoals, AL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

North Alabama Shoals Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Medical Lab Technician joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

North Alabama Shoals Hospital is a 198-bed general acute care facility boasting spacious, private rooms for all patients, a 24-hour emergency department, medical and oncology services; medical/surgical inpatient units; and short-stay surgery units. Shoals also operates the region’s only in-patient acute rehabilitation facility, the J. W. Sommer Rehabilitation Unit, and the Shoals Senior Care Center, the Shoals’ only psychiatric unit dedicated to our senior adults.

A Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Performs routine laboratory tests in various sections of the laboratory. Reports to the Director of Laboratory Services.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Science required.
• MLT certification through ASCP or AMT preferred.
• Frequent sitting, computer/data entry, and instrument handling; occasional standing, walking, and light lifting.
• Regular exposure to biological and chemical hazards, including blood and bodily fluids, hazardous medications, and latex.

Responsibilities

• Performs common testing procedures and reports test results accurately.
• Conducts instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Performs quality control testing to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Maintains supplies and equipment necessary for testing.
• Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree