Lifepoint Health’s Central Kentucky market is comprised of four acute care, community-based hospitals, with over 50 outpatient clinics that provide comprehensive healthcare in the Bluegrass region. Bluegrass Community Hospital (Versailles, KY), Bourbon Community Hospital (Paris, KY), Clark Regional Medical Center (Winchester, KY), and Georgetown Community Hospital (Georgetown, KY) are committed to our mission of making communities healthier. As an integrated network, our facilities have the ability and resources to develop opportunities for professional growth and advancement to accomplish your career goals. We take pride in personalized patient care backed by high-quality designations to support a culture of safety for both employees and patients. Get back to the heart of your community by caring for your neighbors -- join our team today!
Serves as leader and provides direction and supervision for laboratory staff, new employees and students as assigned. Demonstrates knowledgebase of hospital and laboratory policies.
Follows standardized procedures and helps prepare samples for testing.
Collects samples and analyze bodily fluids and substances for abnormalities. Collects blood and study blood samples used in transfusions. Collects other specimens such as urine screens when necessary.
Operates laboratory equipment in a high-quality, effective manner. Performs calibrations and quality control when required and is responsible for verifying the integrity of such testing.
Analyzes test results for accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits, and reports/documents results per organizational standards.
Performs automated tests using computerized instruments & automated equipment.
Performs manual tests based on detailed instructions from a physician.
Runs tests and analyzes the results to be reported to the patient, physician or registered nurse.
Participates in hospital wide and departmental performance improvement activities.
Minimum EducationAssociate preferredBachelor’s Degree preferred
Graduate of program discipline in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology
Required SkillsRequires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Certifications:One of the following Certifications required:MT or MLS (ASCP)MT (AMT)MT (HEW)MT (NCA)
