Medical Technologist (MT), Acute

Job Description

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, Acute Medical Technologist (MT) FT | Days People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is a modern, state-of-the-art 295-bed acute care facility, offering an advanced neurosurgery program with Spine Center accreditation amongst other specialty services.

The City of Somerset blends southern hospitality with abundant recreational opportunities including a 65,000-acre lake with 1,200 miles of shoreline. Somerset is host to nationally recognized, high quality performing and visual arts, concerts and other special events to the community.

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Position Summary: A Medical Technologist performs diagnostic testing on patient samples to aid physicians in the diagnosis and/or monitoring of various disease states.

• 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 Operates laboratory equipment in a high-quality, effective manner
• Analyzes test results for accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits, and reports/documents results per organizational standards
• Performs automated tests using computerized instruments & automated equipment
• Runs tests and analyzes the results to be reported to the physician or registered nurse
• Performs Quality Assurance work to ensure accuracy of equipment.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree Preferred
• Medical Technologist License through ASCP or AMT Preferred
• Licensure to reflect education requirement
• Requires 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.

EEOC Statement: Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.