Medical Technologist (MT), Acute

Lifepoint Health • Somerset, KY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

A Medical Technologist performs diagnostic testing on patient samples to aid physicians in the diagnosis and/or monitoring of various disease states. This role involves following standardized procedures, preparing and collecting samples, analyzing bodily fluids and substances for abnormalities, and studying blood samples used in transfusions. The Medical Technologist will operate laboratory equipment effectively, analyze test results for accuracy and acceptability, and report findings according to organizational standards. The position also includes performing automated tests using computerized and automated equipment, running tests, analyzing results for reporting to physicians or registered nurses, and performing Quality Assurance work to ensure equipment accuracy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Medical Technologist License through ASCP or AMT
• Licensure to reflect education requirement
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

• Follows standardized procedures and helps prepare samples for testing
• Collects samples and analyze bodily fluids and substances for abnormalities
• Collects blood and study blood samples used in transfusions
• Operates laboratory equipment in a high-quality, effective manner
• Analyzes test results for accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits, and reports/documents results per organizational standards
• Performs automated tests using computerized instruments & automated equipment
• Runs tests and analyzes the results to be reported to the physician or registered nurse
• Performs Quality Assurance work to ensure accuracy of equipment

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