Medical Lab Technician - Baptist Health Shelby Hospital

Position Summary

Baptist Health is looking for Medical Laboratory Technicians to join our Shelby team! The Medical Laboratory Technician analyzes blood and body fluids using both automated and complex manual methods following established policies and procedures to ensure the highest quality of laboratory results within established timeframes.

Baptist Health Shelby Hospital offers a full complement of services, including cardiovascular care, emergency care, bariatrics, oncology, orthopedics, rehabilitation, and surgical services. This acute-care hospital has earned Primary Stroke Center certification from the Joint Commission and high performing ratings from the U.S. News and World Report in the care of heart attack, aortic valve surgery, heart failure, stroke, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The bariatric program is recognized by the American College of Surgeons (ASC), and the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP).

With benefits that begin day 1, we look forward to the opportunity to support you at any stage of life, including:

• Student loan repayment
• Tuition reimbursement
• Family care support, including backup elder care, backup child care, and pet care
• And more! Learn about the benefits we offer here

Baptist Health is now part of Orlando Health, and our Medical Lab Technicians are bringing in a new day in healthcare! Orlando Health is a private, not-for-profit healthcare organization that has been passionate about delivering expert care to diverse communities for over a century. With physicians in more than 100 specialties, award-winning hospitals, stand-alone emergency departments, urgent care locations and more, the healthcare system attracts patients from across the state, region and nation.

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Responsibilities

Responsibilities of Medical Lab Technicians Include, But Are Not Limited To:

• 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. 

Qualifications

MLT Education/Training

• Graduate from an approved school of medical laboratory technician.
• Associate degree in related field.

MLT Licensure/Certification

• Current license as a Clinical Laboratory Technician as required by the Alabama Department of Health.
• Certified in area(s) of laboratory where assigned. 

Experience

• None.

*Do you exceed these requirements? Ask us about other medical laboratory placement options!