Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) – Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) – St. Francis Downtown

About Us

Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body, and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence, and respect. Bon Secours seeks people committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service, and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Job Summary

The Medical Laboratory Technician I (MLT) is responsible for performing routine tests on blood, tissues, and other body specimens, as well as providing physicians with quality results using a variety of clinical laboratory equipment. The MLT must have a thorough understanding of patient safety and laboratory techniques to ensure complete patient safety and anonymity.

Essential Functions

• Performs analytical tests on biological specimens in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner in compliance with documented laboratory procedures
• Determines acceptability of specimens by performing visual inspections or recognizing abnormal/unusual results
• Recognizes factors that affect measurements and results and takes the appropriate action according to protocols
• Maintains quality control for all testing and ensures results are released only after meeting established ranges
• Maintains a safe and efficient work environment by performing equipment checks, cleaning work area, monitoring temperatures following hospital policies, and troubleshooting laboratory equipment

Education

• Must have one of the following:
• A degree in Medical Lab Technology from a college or university accredited by a recognized regional or national accreditation agency
• Completed 60 semester hours (including six hours of chemistry and six of biology) of academic credit from a college or university accredited by a recognized regional or national accreditation agency and have completed a Medical Lab Technician Program
• Completed a 50-week U.S. military medical laboratory training course within the past ten years

Certifications

• MLT Medical Laboratory Technician Certification or eligibility by a nationally recognized certification agency (preferably ASCP)

Experience

• Two years of technical experience in a clinical laboratory setting (preferred)

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to provide quality, error-free work in a fast-paced environment
• Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources, and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support