Baptist Health Shelby Hospital:   

Since our beginning in 1959 with just 35 beds, Baptist Health Shelby Hospital has been delivering quality and compassionate care to our neighbors in the Alabaster community. Today, we are a 252-bed facility accredited by The Joint Commission. Our high-quality care combined with our full range of healthcare services and treatments means you can receive the care you need close to home.  Baptist Health Shelby Hospital is a recognized leader in heart attack, heart failure and stroke, including Primary Stroke Center certification from The Joint Commission and Get With the Guidelines® Gold Plus Achievement in Stroke from the American Heart Association. In addition to advanced cardiovascular services, our wide scope of care includes bariatrics; diagnostic imaging; emergency room care; gynecology; oncology; orthopedics; physical therapy; a sleep disorder center; surgical care, including minimally invasive robotic surgery; urology; and wound care. 

Health Offers Great NEW Competitive Pay and Great Benefits Package that Includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)
• Life Insurance
• Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
• Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Car Insurance
• Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt

ALL BENEFITS START DAY ONE

Position Summary 

Performs moderately complex general laboratory testing in the area(s) of licensure under the direction of a Medical Technologist. 

SHIFT: Must have the ability to work 7 on /7 Off day shift - Wed- Tues - 10 hour shifts 8p-630a rotating departments

Work Location:

Baptist Health

Shelby Medical Center

1000 1 St N

Alabaster, Alabama 35007

Essential Functions 

• Performs and reports routine laboratory testing following established policies and procedures to ensure the highest quality of laboratory results within established timeframes.  

• Verifies results and quality control data for accuracy and reliability.  

• Performs, evaluates, and documents all quality control, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting procedures.  

• Demonstrates computer system proficiency including ordering, resulting, and inquiry functions.  

• Ensures proper utilization and preparation of reagents and supplies.  

• Communicates critical results to the patient caregiver.  

• Regularly reports all unusual findings to the immediate supervisor.  

• Regularly reports work activities and pending work to the oncoming technologist. 

• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health and Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards. 

• Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health and Orlando Health policies and procedures. 

• Assumes one or more of the following responsibilities under the supervision of the Medical Technologist or Team Leader: supply/reagent ordering or preparation, primary operator of minor instrumentation, projects, or teaching/training.  

• Performs specimen collection procedures, specimen receiving and processing as required.  

• Answers the telephone and greets guests to the department.  

• Maintains current job knowledge in order to effectively instruct students or other personnel.  

• Responsible for an active role in the laboratory quality improvement program including performance and evaluation of key quality indicators.  

• Follows the established policies and procedures to meet regulatory and accrediting agency requirements.  

• Practices infection control and safety practices and keeps a clean and organized work area.  

• Maintains confidentiality of patient record, hospital and departmental matters at all times.  

• Perform other duties as directed under supervision of Medical Technologist or Team Leader. 

Education/Training: Graduate from an approved school of medical laboratory technician. Associate degree in related field. 

Licensure/Certification: Current license as a Clinical Laboratory Technician as required by Alabama Department of Health. Certified in area(s) of laboratory where assigned. 

Experience: None