Baptist Health·Alabaster, Alabama
Performs moderately complex general laboratory testing and ensures the accuracy of results under the direction of a Medical Technologist. Responsibilities include quality control, preventive maintenance, specimen processing, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
Are you ready to put your passion for science to work in a role that directly impacts patient lives? Join the Baptist Health team as a Medical Laboratory Tech and become a key player in delivering fast, accurate results that drive critical medical decisions. From performing complex testing to ensuring quality and precision, our lab scientists are at the heart of diagnostics and innovation. You will work in a collaborative, technology-driven environment with opportunities to grow, lead, and make a difference every day. Baptist Health Hospitals offer great NEW Competitive Pay and great fulltime & part-time benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Life Insurance Extended Leave Plan (ELP) Family Care (child care, elder care, pet care) Paid Parental Leave Pet Insurance Car Insurance Educational benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt ALL benefits start day one
Performs moderately complex general laboratory testing in the area(s) of licensure under the direction of a Medical Technologist.
Essential Functions Performs and reports routine laboratory testing following established policies and procedures to ensure the highest quality of laboratory results within established timeframes. Verifies results and quality control data for accuracy and reliability. Performs, evaluates, and documents all quality control, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting procedures. Demonstrates computer system proficiency including ordering, resulting, and inquiry functions. Ensures proper utilization and preparation of reagents and supplies. Communicates critical results to the patient caregiver. Regularly reports all unusual findings to the immediate supervisor. Regularly reports work activities and pending work to the oncoming technologist. Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health and Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards. Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health and Orlando Health policies and procedures. Assumes one or more of the following responsibilities under the supervision of the Medical Technologist or Team Leader: supply/reagent ordering or preparation, primary operator of minor instrumentation, projects, or teaching/training. Performs specimen collection procedures, specimen receiving and processing as required. Answers the telephone and greets guests to the department. Maintains current job knowledge in order to effectively instruct students or other personnel. Responsible for an active role in the laboratory quality improvement program including performance and evaluation of key quality indicators. Follows the established policies and procedures to meet regulatory and accrediting agency requirements. Practices infection control and safety practices and keeps a clean and organized work area. Maintains confidentiality of patient record, hospital and departmental matters at all times. Perform other duties as directed under supervision of Medical Technologist or Team Leader.
Education/Training: Graduate from an approved school of medical laboratory technician. Associate degree in related field. Licensure/Certification: Current license as a Clinical Laboratory Technician as required by Alabama Department of Health. Certified in area(s) of laboratory where assigned.
Experience: None
Requires graduation from an approved school of medical laboratory technician and an associate degree in a related field. Must hold a current license as a Clinical Laboratory Technician as required by the Alabama Department of Health.
Market context
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