About this role
Embark on a rewarding career with Baptist Medical Center hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch. At Baptist Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status
The Medical Laboratory Technician tests all types of laboratory specimens for all age groups from neonates to geriatric patients; reviews and reports lab results; performs operational duties, maintenance and advanced troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment. Other related duties as assigned.
General Functions:
• Processes and tests specimens for clinical studies • Reviews test results and applies the correct clinical interpretation of that data • Reports lab results accurately and responsively, to include use of laboratory information system • Processes blood and other body fluids. • Performs operation and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation and equipment to include advanced troubleshooting. • Performs venous and capillary phlebotomy and ensures specimen integrity Department/Business Unit Functions:
• Performs basic clerical functions • Assists in creating procedures • Assists in teaching employees or students • Relays, orders, takes inventory and stocks supplies • Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively • Maintains safe environment • Addresses patient population-specific needs • Participates in Performance Improvement activities
MINIMUM EDUCATION: Associate degree from an approved college or university and/or graduate of an accredited school of medical laboratory technicians, or equivalent such as military training as defined by 42 CFR 493.1489. The above meets required criteria as defined by CLIA regulations for High Complexity testing (42 CFR 493.1489, Jan. 24, 2003 MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 0-2 years as a medical laboratory technician. PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Certified (registered) or registry-eligible in accordance with an approved certifying agency, e.g. ASCP, HHS, AMT. Registry eligible should obtain certification within 1 year from date of hire. Once certified, no annual renewals are required. #LI-JH5