Medical Lab Technician

Baptist Healthcare System•New Albany, IN

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About The Position

Baptist Health Floyd is seeking an MLT or MT to perform clinical laboratory testing at its Southern Indiana/Louisville, Kentucky-area hospital. The role requires knowledge of Clinical Laboratory Science, the ability to perform high-complexity testing, and an understanding of the clinical relevance of laboratory testing and reporting. The technician maintains performance records and uses independent judgment to produce acceptable test results within quality control standards. Testing is performed according to standard operating procedures. This is a part-time position scheduled for 48 hours biweekly, with 3–8-hour shifts per week from 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. The schedule includes every third weekend, one summer holiday, and one winter holiday. The position offers the opportunity to work at a regional nonprofit hospital as part of a multidisciplinary team, with an organization that promotes continued education and growth.

Requirements

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or a related biological science from an accredited institution.
ASCP or AMT certification.
Current students must attain ASCP/AMT certification within 18 months.
Must meet CLIA ’88 standards to be qualified as testing personnel.
Knowledge of Clinical Laboratory Science.
Skills necessary to perform high-complexity testing.
Understanding of the clinical relevance of laboratory testing and reporting.

Responsibilities

Perform high-complexity clinical laboratory testing.
Maintain records of performance.
Use independent judgment to generate acceptable test results within quality control standards.
Perform testing according to standard operating procedures.
Apply knowledge of the clinical relevance of laboratory testing and reporting.