Medical Laboratory Scientist

Appalachian Regional Healthcare

Hazard, KYFull time
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Hazard, KY
Job type
Full time
Posted
Oct 29
1 day ago
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Appalachian Regional Healthcare

Hospital & health care · 5,001 to 10,000 employees

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What you'll do

  • Perform testing in all laboratory departments to obtain data for diagnosis and treatment
  • Evaluate and interpret results of laboratory procedures and testing
  • Troubleshoot laboratory equipment after notifying the supervisor of identified problems
  • Participate in departmental quality control programs
  • Maintain appropriate records and perform clerical duties
  • Assist in training students and new employees
  • Notify physicians of abnormal or critical test results in the supervisor's absence
  • Participate in total laboratory coverage through assigned shifts and on-call responsibilities

What you need

  • Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or one of the sciences related to Medical Technology
  • Certification as a Medical Technologist by a nationally recognized certifying agency
  • Knowledge of medical laboratory principles, practices, and procedures
  • Ability to perform and interpret complex laboratory testing
  • Ability to evaluate laboratory test results and identify abnormal findings
  • Ability to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation
  • Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills

Key skills

Medical laboratory principlesComplex laboratory testingLaboratory test resultsLaboratory recordsLaboratory instrumentationCritical thinkingProblem-solving skillsVerbal and written communication

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Medical Laboratory Scientist Job Locations US-KY-Hazard Requisition ID 2026-39955 # of Openings 1 Category Allied Health Community Hazard Regional Medical Center Position Type Regular Full-Time Department Laboratory Shift Float Shift Overview The Staff Medical Technologist performs clinical tests in one or more areas of specialization depending on the size and scope of laboratory activity. Responsibilities • Performs testing in all laboratory departments to obtain data used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. • Performs all duties of a Laboratory Technician and may assume the duties of Senior Medical Technologists and/or the Chief Medical Technologist as required. • Evaluates and interprets results of laboratory procedures and testing. • Performs troubleshooting procedures on laboratory equipment after notifying the supervisor of identified problems. • Participates in departmental quality control programs to ensure accuracy and reliability of test results. • Maintains appropriate records and performs clerical duties associated with assigned laboratory areas. • Assists in training students and new employees. • In the absence of the immediate supervisor, notifies physicians of abnormal or critical test results. • Participates in the employee evaluation process. • Participates in total laboratory coverage through assigned shifts and/or on-call responsibilities. • Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education • Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or one of the sciences related to Medical Technology. Licenses & Certifications • Certification as a Medical Technologist by a nationally recognized certifying agency. Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities • Knowledge of medical laboratory principles, practices, and procedures. • Ability to perform and interpret complex laboratory testing. • Ability to evaluate laboratory test results and identify abnormal findings. • Ability to maintain accurate laboratory records and documentation. • Ability to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation. • Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team. • Effective verbal and written communication skills. Options Apply for this job online Apply Share Email this job to a friend Refer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Join our Talent Community! Join our Talent Community to receive updates on new opportunities and future events. Application FAQs Software Powered by ICIMS www.icims.com

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