Medical Technologist (MT), Acute

Lifepoint Health • Somerset, KY

9d • 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 analyzing patient samples, operating laboratory equipment, and ensuring the accuracy of test results.

Requirements

• 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.
• Licensure to reflect education requirement

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree Preferred
• Medical Technologist License through ASCP or AMT Preferred

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