Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) / Medical Technologist (MT) / Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)
Position Type: Full-Time

Location: Ozark, AL

Job Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), Medical Technologist (MT), or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) to join our full-time team in Ozark, AL. The ideal candidate will have the expertise to perform a wide range of laboratory procedures across all areas. As a generalist, you will play a critical role in supporting diagnostic and patient care teams by providing accurate and timely laboratory results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform laboratory tests across various departments, including hematology, microbiology, clinical chemistry, immunology, and blood banking.
• Accurately analyze samples and interpret results in accordance with established procedures.
• Ensure proper specimen collection, handling, and preparation.
• Follow laboratory protocols to maintain safety and quality control standards.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, performing regular checks and calibration as needed.
• Document and report results accurately using laboratory information systems.
• Participate in proficiency testing, quality assurance, and laboratory audits.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment.
• Work collaboratively with physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare providers to deliver high-quality patient care.

Required Qualifications:

• Education/Certifications:
  • ASCP Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), Medical Technologist (MT), or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)
  • Associate’s Degree (AS) or higher in a relevant laboratory science field.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 1 year of clinical laboratory experience
• Skills/Competencies:
  • Strong knowledge of laboratory testing procedures and equipment
  • Attention to detail and ability to work accurately under pressure
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to perform well in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in multiple laboratory disciplines (generalist)
• Familiarity with laboratory information systems (LIS)

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