Medical Laboratory Technician

Baptist Healthcare SystemPaducah, KY
Onsite

About The Position

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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

  • Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
  • Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either 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.
  • Communicate the status of pending work to the on-coming shift.

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
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