Medical Technologist (MT), Acute, PRN

Lifepoint Health•Russellville, AR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our Laboratory Services team and help deliver the accurate, timely test results that physicians rely on to diagnose and monitor disease. We’re looking for a detail-oriented Medical Technologist who thrives in a fast-paced lab environment, values precision, and is committed to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in science, required
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to accurate, reliable results
Ability to work safely with bloodborne pathogens, biological materials, hazardous medications, latex, and chemical hazards
Comfort with frequent sitting, computer work, equipment handling, and occasional standing, walking, and light lifting
Understanding of confidentiality requirements when handling demographic, clinical, insurance, financial, and medical record information

Nice To Haves

Medical Technologist licensure through ASCP or AMT preferred

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic testing on patient samples using standardized procedures and automated laboratory instruments.
Prepare, collect, and analyze bodily fluids and other specimens for abnormalities, including blood samples used in transfusion-related testing.
Review results for accuracy, acceptability, and critical values, then report and document findings according to organizational standards.
Operate laboratory equipment safely and effectively while supporting routine maintenance and quality assurance activities.
Participate in performance improvement initiatives, continuing education, and other departmental responsibilities as assigned.
Review provider orders, quick register patients when needed, and enter accurate laboratory orders based on requisitions.
Verify patient identity using two identifiers and collect blood (venipuncture, finger/heel sticks) and other specimens (urine, throat, nasal) according to policy.
Label all specimens with required identifiers, date/time, and collector initials; ensure proper handling, integrity, and routing to internal departments or reference labs.
Perform chain of custody urine drug screens and breath alcohol testing; coordinate therapeutic drug monitoring draws with nursing to align dose and collection times.
Resolve unclear or unusual test orders by communicating with providers, nursing, pathology, or reference labs, escalating unresolved issues to the supervisor.
Maintain supply levels and weekly inventory, participate in performance improvement and required education, and perform additional duties as assigned.