Medical Laboratory Technician I-Full Time

adventhealth; Pakistan; On-site; PKR 15,235,000 - 19,391,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

403(b) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave (4 weeks)

Career Development

Whole Person Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician for full-time night shifts at the South Overland Park Campus. You will perform processing, testing, and reporting of specimens across multiple lab areas, exercising independent judgment under supervision.

The role involves pre- and post-analytical tasks, documentation, adherence to quality control, and communication with clinical staff to ensure accurate patient results. On-call hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Technical skills and aptitudes related to laboratory testing.
• Follows and ensures compliance with all applicable regulations and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to varying priorities.
• Maintain equipment/records and perform quality assessment activities.
• Operate computer systems to maintain patient documentation and results.
• Educate and train new staff in medical laboratory settings.
• Strong communication with patients, families, and hospital staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests and analytical procedures accurately per hospital procedures.
• Participate in proficiency testing and regulatory compliance.
• Report results and provide technical support for age-diverse patients.
• Assist in education and training for clinical staff.
• Participate in performance improvement activities and evaluate new equipment.
• Follow safety policies, PPE usage, and chemical handling guidelines.
• Handle hazardous waste training and proper disposal.
• Assist in onboarding new employees and support department operations.

Skills

Analytical testing

Independent work

Communication

Laboratory procedures

Job description

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule

• Full time
• Shift: Night (United States of America)
• Address: 7820 W 165TH ST
• City: OVERLAND PARK
• State: Kansas
• Postal Code: 66223

Job Description

Medical Laboratory Technician-Full Time Nights

Location: South Overland Park Campus

Responsible for processing, testing, and reporting results for laboratory specimens across various clinical laboratory areas. This position exercises independent judgment under general supervision, involving analytical testing of blood and human biological specimens.

This role includes pre-and post-analytical work processes, maintenance of accurate laboratory records, adherence to laboratory policies and procedures, and upholding quality control practices.

In addition, this position performs clinical testing in various laboratory areas such as Blood Bank, Microbiology, Serology, Chemistry, Hematology, and Urinalysis following standardized procedures.

This role requires effective communication, interpersonal skills, critical thinking for ensuring quality of patient test results, and a high level of technical knowledge applicable to department testing and clinical relevance.

Responsibilities for this role include organizing work to meet established deadlines and maintaining job competence, consistently functioning in a self-directed manner and exhibiting complex problem-solving skills.

May require on-call hours.

Work Hours/Shifts

6x12hr Night shift with eight days off

Job Functions

• Conducts all expected tests and analytical procedures efficiently and accurately according to hospital procedures, performance standards, and competency standards.
• Participates in proficiency testing, adhering to federal and state regulations as well as hospital policies.
• Performs post-analytical activities including reporting results and providing technical and support information for all age groups.
• Provides resolution to customer service issues within guidelines and support education for clinical staff as appropriate or requested.
• Participates in laboratory and hospital performance improvement activities, including evaluating new equipment and procedures.
• Adheres to all applicable local, state, and federal regulations, protecting patient information confidentiality.
• Follows safety policies, including the use of PPE, handwashing, and hazardous chemical handling, and demonstrates understanding of the Chemical Hygiene plan and Infection Control policies.
• Transports hazardous waste from the point of generation to a designated secure storage area, completing initial and refresher training for proper handling and disposal.
• Assists in new employee training and orientation.
• Answers the telephone and performs clerical and receptionist duties to support department operations.
• Maintains workspaces in a neat, organized, and properly supplied manner, storing and safeguarding documentation and paperwork.
• Performs pre-analytical activities including equipment maintenance, function checks, inventory control, specimen collection, biological specimen processing, cleaning and disinfection, quality control, and calibration.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Technical skills and aptitudes related to the laboratory testing, procedures, and processes performed in the department or work area assigned [Required]
• Follows and ensures adherence of staff to the Corporate Compliance Plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state, and federal agencies and accrediting bodies; protects the confidentiality of patient information and results at all times [Required]
• Ability to work independently and adapt to varying priorities, including directing workflow with minimal supervision [Required]
• Ability to maintain equipment/records and perform quality assessment activities [Required]
• Ability to operate computer systems to maintain patient documentation, testing records, and other related documents [Required]
• Ability to educate and train new staff in medical laboratory settings [Required]
• Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with patients and their family, hospital staff, nurses, physicians, and other h