Medical Laboratory Technician

OCH • Gravette, AR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under direction of the Laboratory Manager and technical direction of the Pathologist, the Medical Laboratory Technician is responsible for independently obtaining, registering, testing patient samples and delivering results to providers in a hospital laboratory and contributing to general maintenance of the laboratory, equipment and supplies. In addition, he/she must demonstrate the ability to competently perform, problem-solve and report accurately all of the established routine clinical laboratory tests and procedures under general supervision. He/she may assist in instructing other personnel as assigned. He/she is able to correlate and interpret data based on knowledge of physiological conditions affecting test results, recognize problems, identify the cause, and resolve solutions to problems.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate from an accredited program with an Associate Degree in Clinic Laboratory Science, including Military Degrees
• Current certification as a Clinical Laboratory Technician or Medical Laboratory Technician through NCA, ASCP, AMT or exam eligible. (Employees with Military Degrees are exempt.)
• Demonstrates the ability to perform the technical skills and critical thinking outlines in the performance standards.
• Must hold a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross. Recertification required before expiration throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

• 1-3 years' experience is desirable

Responsibilities

• Independently obtaining, registering, testing patient samples and delivering results to providers in a hospital laboratory
• Contributing to general maintenance of the laboratory, equipment and supplies
• Competently perform, problem-solve and report accurately all of the established routine clinical laboratory tests and procedures under general supervision
• Assist in instructing other personnel as assigned
• Correlate and interpret data based on knowledge of physiological conditions affecting test results, recognize problems, identify the cause, and resolve solutions to problems

Benefits

• Eligibility for health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• life insurance
• short-term disability
• flexible spending accounts
• many other elective benefits subject to plan terms
• Paid time off (PTO) earned on an accrual basis starting first day of employment, up to 3.5 weeks per year based on a 40-hour work week
• Company-paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree