Job Description

Overview

Company Description

Harrison Memorial Hospital (HMH), located in Cynthiana, Kentucky, is a 61-bed, independent, non-profit healthcare facility dedicated to providing high-quality medical services to our community since 1906. We are accredited by The Joint Commission and certified by Medicare and Medicaid, reflecting our commitment to excellence in patient care.

A Growing Network of Care

HMH is proud to offer comprehensive healthcare services through our diverse facilities and programs, including:

Harrison Memorial Hospital – A leading independent, not-for-profit hospital, providing cutting-edge medical care with a patient-centered approach.

Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) – Bringing quality primary care closer to our community, ensuring access to essential healthcare services in rural areas.

EMS Office – A highly trained Emergency Medical Services team, delivering rapid response and lifesaving care when it matters most.

KidTown Daycare – A trusted childcare facility dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for our employees' families.

Specialty Clinics – Offering advanced specialty care, including cardiology, orthopedics, general surgery, and more, ensuring patients receive expert care close to home.

Clinic Pharmacy – Providing convenient, personalized pharmacy services, ensuring seamless medication management for our patients and community.

At HMH, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment where healthcare professionals can thrive and make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of our community.
Join us at Harrison Memorial Hospital, where you can be part of a dedicated team delivering exceptional healthcare in a community-focused setting.

Job Skills / Requirements

• Performs laboratory tests and associated support work as directed by the Laboratory Manager, Supervisor, and Chief Operating Officer. 
• Cooperates and communicates professionally with the medical and nursing staff, and hospital personnel.
•  Uses technical knowledge to effectively make sound clinical decisions concerning lab issues and to troubleshoot instruments. 
• As the Lead Technologist, oversight of departmental duties will be their responsibility.  Departmental duties includes:  maintaining the maintenance, inventory, and QC logs, monitor proper gram stain and culture setups, review and monitor proper specimen collection and determination of further testing beyond the initial culture.  
• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. 
• The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by the employee’s supervisor.

• Bachelor Degree from an approved school of medical laboratory technology.
• Must provide copy of diploma or transcript.
• Certified as a MLS (Medical Laboratory Scientist) from a national certifying agency (ASCP, AMT) preferred.
• Candidates eligible for Certification must attempt BOC exam a minimum of 2 times per year and provide evidence of attempts.  Failure to do so may result in an evaluation of employment at HMH.
• Failure to obtain certification will result in an evaluation of employment, including salary, job duties and shifts.
• CEU’s for those accredited after 2004.
• Works cooperatively and communicates effectively.
• Follows oral and written instructions.
• Initiative, accuracy, and judgment needed to determine the needs of the laboratory.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to make sound clinical decisions based on patient condition and lab results.
• Computer skills and ability to type.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload and work independently.
• Excellent customer service. 

Education Requirements (All)

Bachelor of Science

Certification Requirements (All)

ASCP or equivalent preferred
MLS certification through ASCP or equivalent national certifying body

Additional Information / Benefits

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K/403b Plan, Educational Assistance