Medical Technologist

Summary Medical Technologist Full-Time-.1.0|40hrs. Third Shift BHCOR-Lab I Corbin, KY Clinical Laboratory Services provides an array of timely and accurate diagnostic testing and other services to Baptist Health Corbin's patients, and to other patients and organizations in support of the facilities mission, vision and strategic priorities. The Medical Technologist prepares, performs, and records testing procedures in accordance with established criteria for various sections of the Clinical Laboratory. The role involves performing routine test procedures, assisting in the training of new staff and students, supporting instrument maintenance, and ensuring proper inventory management. The MLT processes quality control data, communicates test results and lab alert values to physicians, nurses, and clients, and collects specimens. Additionally, the MLT participates in continuing education and proficiency surveys, reports any instrument or procedural failures, and ensures accurate sample. Job Description: Medical Technologist-Full-Time Performs accurate laboratory testing on blood and body fluids, including waived, moderate, and high-complexity procedures. Follows proper protocols for specimen collection, handling, processing, analysis, and reporting. Ensures timely, accurate communication of results and critical values to clinical staff. Identifies and resolves issues affecting test performance or notifies appropriate personnel. Performs and documents required quality control, calibrations, and maintenance. Maintains patient confidentiality and adheres to safety, infection-control, and PPE requirements. Maintains a safe, clean work environment and follows all regulatory and organizational policies. Ensures proper operation of laboratory equipment through calibration, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance. Monitors inventory, maintains adequate supplies, and notifies supervisors of needs or issues. Participates in quality programs, proficiency testing, and corrective action processes. Assists in training new staff and students; completes mandatory competencies and continuing education. Collaborates with other departments to support patient care and performance improvement. Attends required meetings and follows hospital and departmental procedures. Demonstrates knowledge of safety protocols, emergency procedures, and Life Safety Program expectations. Requirements: Two years of college with courses pertaining to biology, chemistry in conjunction with completed training in an accredited program of Medical Technology or related science; qualified to take certification test from ASCP, AMT or equivalent within 1 year. Benefits: Full-Time 32 weekly hours (0.8 FTE) - 40 weekly hours (1.0 FTE) Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance Life Insurance Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance Identity Theft Protection Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire Bereavement Leave (includes pets) PTO Sell Back Program Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation) Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support Retirement with Company Match Work Experience Education If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now! Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Founded in 1924 in Louisville, Kentucky, Baptist Health is a full-spectrum health system dedicated to improving the health of the communities it serves. The Baptist Health family consists of 10 hospitals, employed and independent physicians, and more than 470 points of care, including outpatient facilities, physician practices and services, urgent care clinics, outpatient diagnostic and surgery centers, home care, fitness centers, and occupational medicine and physical therapy clinics. Baptist Health’s eight owned hospitals include more than 2,300 licensed beds in Corbin, Elizabethtown, La Grange, Lexington, Louisville, Paducah, Richmond and New Albany, Indiana. Baptist Health also operates two joint venture hospitals: the 410-bed Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville in Madisonville, Kentucky with Deaconess Health System based in Evansville, Indiana, and the Baptist Health Rehabilitation Hospital, a 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation facility with Encompass Health, based in Birmingham, Alabama. Baptist Health employs more than 24,000 people in Kentucky and surrounding states. Baptist Health is the first health system in the U.S. to have all of its hospitals recognized by the American Nursing Credentialing Center with either a Magnet® or Pathway to Excellence® designation for nursing excellence. Baptist Health’s employed provider network, Baptist Health Medical Group, has more than 1,820 employed providers offering care in 78 specialties, including approximately 862 physicians and 958 advanced practice clinicians. Baptist Health’s physician network also includes more than 2,000 independent physicians. EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing. NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMATION AND ACCESSIBILITY TO SERVICES Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Baptist Health facilities by using the Kentucky Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). For voice to TDD, call 800.648.6057. For TDD to voice, call 800.648.6056.