Med Tech Student PRN: Hands-On Lab Impact

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS is seeking a Med Tech Student PRN to join our clinical laboratory team. Under supervision you will perform, evaluate, and report lab results, handle specimen collection and operate analyzers for various age groups, from newborns to geriatrics.

The role emphasizes accuracy, communication with care teams, and adherence to safety and quality standards while supporting efficient lab operations in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an accredited Medical Technology program.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively
• Demonstrated computer skills
• Demonstrated decision-making and problem solving skills

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the ability to adapt technique/treatment to age of population served, including newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients, while providing care/service with respect to cultural differences and spiritual needs.
• Performs clinical laboratory test procedures for high complexity testing according to written procedures, and communicates results to appropriate caregiver.
• Evaluates acceptability of test results by applying knowledge of specimen suitability, test methodology, quality control parameters, age-related factors, critical values and disease-related factors, and verifies the results if acceptable.
• Takes pre-established remedial and corrective action when test results are equivocal or equipment malfunction occurs to ensure accuracy and timeliness of results.
• Documents work activities and reports test results by utilizing clerical and computer functions to ensure accurate and timely reporting of results.
• Obtains specimens by venipuncture, heel stick, or other appropriate methods from patients of all ages, newborn through geriatric, when requested, to assist in efficient lab operation.
• Performs quality control, equipment calibration and equipment maintenance procedures according to written procedures to ensure accurate and timely lab results.
• Properly handling and processing hazardous chemicals and waste as needed.
• Performs all other job duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Computer Skills

Decision Making

Problem Solving

Education

Current enrollment in an accredited Medical Technology program.

Job description

Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS is seeking a Med Tech Student PRN to join our clinical laboratory team. Under supervision you will perform, evaluate, and report lab results, handle specimen collection and operate analyzers for various age groups, from newborns to geriatrics.

The role emphasizes accuracy, communication with care teams, and adherence to safety and quality standards while supporting efficient lab operations in a busy hospital setting.