About this role
Position Summary
At Baptist Health, our mission is to improve the health and quality of life for the individuals and communities we serve.
Baptist Health Princeton Hospital offers great NEW competitive pay and benefits!
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan w/matching
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)
- Life Insurance
- Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
- Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)
- Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt
ALL benefits start on day one!
Position Summary
Performs moderately complex general laboratory testing in the area(s) of licensure under the direction of a Medical Technologist.
Responsibilities
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 Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state
and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Other Related Functions
• 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
Education/Training
Graduate from an approved school of medical laboratory technician. Associate degree in related field.
Licensure/Certification
Current Alabama license as a Clinical Laboratory Technician by Alabama Department of Health. Certified in area(s) of laboratory where assigned.
Experience
None
Other facts
About Baptist Health
Baptist Health is the largest health care system in Central Alabama and a proud affiliate of the UAB Health System. With more than 600 highly respected and experienced physicians on the medical staff, Baptist Health provides residents of Central Alabama with access to advanced treatments, technologies, and cutting-edge medical care close to home. The 775-bed health system has a regional service area of 14 counties with approximately 700,000 people. Baptist Health's family of health care services includes three acute care hospitals, a regional cancer center, a free-standing psychiatric hospital, a joint venture surgical center, a network of ambulatory clinics, outpatient imaging centers, urgent care facilities, wound care services, rehabilitation, and home care services.
Some of our recent accolades include:
• Forbes Top Employer in Alabama
• Top 100 Hospital and Top 15 Health System (Truven Health)
• Nationally-certified Stroke Center (Joint Commission)
• Blue Distinction + Center for Hips and Knees (Blue Cross Blue Shield)
• Gold Plus Stroke Quality Achievement Award (American Heart and Stroke Associations)
• CHIME Award ﹘ Most Wired Health System
What you'll do
- The Medical Lab Technician performs moderately complex laboratory testing and ensures the accuracy and reliability of results. They also maintain compliance with policies and procedures while communicating critical results to patient caregivers.
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