Medical Lab Technician

Overview

Saint Joseph Mount Sterling is a not-for-profit faith-based hospital located in Mount Sterling Kentucky. The hospital was founded in 1918-formerly known as Mary Chiles Hospital-and now serves as a 42-bed community hospital for the residents of Bath Bourbon Clark Menifee Montgomery Nicholas Powell and Rowan counties. CHI Saint Joseph Health supports 5000 active employees 8 hospitals specialty clinics and a Medical Group with more than 200 locations across Central and Eastern KY. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

Responsibilities

Job Summary / Purpose

Perform a variety of chemical, microscopic, and bacteriologic procedures of a moderately and highly complex nature, following established standards and practices to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease. Provide direct care to patients of all ages.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

• Complies with safety and emergency procedures.

• Complies with Hospital/Department/Unit policies.

• Documents activities consistent with Hospital/Department/Unit Guidelines.

• Performs critical/frequent procedures or services.

• Provides care/services based on identified needs.

• Uses required equipment for providing care/services.

• Consults with Hospital/department resources.

• Demonstrates professional responsibility as per job classification.

• Demonstrates Core Values Guest Relations/Guest Service Standards.

• Demonstrates Core Values Based on Behavioral Standards.

• Other duties as assigned by management.

The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent education Completion of accredited training program

Required Licensure and Certifications

MLT (ASCP), or equivalent certification.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training

Adequate conversational English is required in order that the individual be able to take direction from management, understand how to complete job tasks, communicate adequately with patients and co-workers as necessary, understand and follow safety guidelines, and understand the Associate Handbook and all hospital policies.

Pay Range

$25.48 - $25.48 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.