Medical Lab Technician - 7/7 5P-5A

Baptist Health•Talladega, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Baptist Health Citizens Hospital in Talladega, Alabama, is hiring a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform moderately complex general laboratory testing in areas of licensure under the direction of a Medical Technologist. The role functions as a generalist with a primary focus in Chemistry and includes laboratory duties across multiple disciplines, including Blood Bank and phlebotomy. The technician collaborates with laboratory and clinical teams to support accurate, timely, high-quality testing and patient care. The position is scheduled for seven nights on followed by seven nights off, from 5 PM to 5 AM. The technician performs routine testing, verifies results and quality-control data, maintains equipment and supplies, communicates critical results, and supports laboratory quality improvement and regulatory compliance. The role also includes specimen collection and processing, department reception duties, and certain supply, instrumentation, project, or training responsibilities under supervision.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved medical laboratory technician school or an associate degree in a related field.
ASCP or AMT certification, or equivalent Medical Laboratory Technician certification from an accredited program, or eligibility to obtain certification.
Certification is required within six months of hire.
No experience required.

Responsibilities

Perform and report routine laboratory testing in accordance with established policies and procedures and within established timeframes.
Verify results and quality-control data for accuracy and reliability.
Perform, evaluate, and document quality-control, preventive-maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures.
Use computer systems for ordering, resulting, and inquiry functions.
Ensure proper utilization and preparation of reagents and supplies.
Communicate critical results to the patient caregiver.
Report unusual findings to the immediate supervisor and communicate work activities and pending work to the oncoming technologist.
Under the supervision of a Medical Technologist or Team Leader, take on one or more responsibilities such as supply or reagent ordering and preparation, primary operation of minor instrumentation, projects, or teaching and training.
Perform specimen collection, receiving, and processing as required.
Answer the telephone and greet guests to the department.
Maintain current job knowledge to effectively instruct students or other personnel.
Participate actively in the laboratory quality-improvement program, including performance and evaluation of key quality indicators.
Follow policies and procedures to meet regulatory and accrediting-agency requirements.
Follow infection-control and safety practices and maintain a clean, organized work area.
Maintain confidentiality of patient records and hospital and departmental matters.
Maintain punctual attendance and comply with Baptist Health policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as directed under the supervision of a Medical Technologist or Team Leader.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
403(b) retirement savings plan.
Health Savings Account (HSA).
Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Paid Time Off, up to five weeks to start.
Life insurance.
Extended Leave Plan (ELP).
Family Care for childcare, elder care, and pet care.
Paid parental leave.
Pet insurance.
Car insurance.
Tuition reimbursement and monthly payments to help pay down graduated school debt.
Benefits start on day one.