Medical Lab Tech

Phillips County Hospital; Phillipsburg (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Phillips County Hospital in Phillipsburg, KS seeks a Medical Lab Tech to conduct routine tests and manage specimens across neonatal to geriatric patients. The role follows established standards, with duties across pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical processes.

Candidates need an associate or bachelor’s degree and appropriate certification; phlebotomy skills are required. This is a full-time position offering exposure to lab operations and collaboration with medical staff.

Qualifications

• Experience: Previous laboratory experience preferred but not required.
• Required Education: Associate or Bachelor's Degree.
• Required Certifications/Registrations: Medical Laboratory Technician, Medical Technologist, Medical Laboratory Scientist, ASCP or AMT registry.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and processes specimens for quality patient testing.
• Performs laboratory testing as outlined in the policy and procedure manuals.
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment.
• Follows the Universal Precautions Policies.
• Maintains required records, reports, and statistical information as directed.
• Processes specimens for reference laboratory and pathology services.
• Orders supplies as necessary to maintain adequate inventory.
• Assists other personnel as required or requested for specimen collection and processing.
• Follows manufacturer guidelines for all laboratory equipment.
• Performs, troubleshoots, and monitors quality control daily
• Reviews reference laboratory reports, and follows up as needed.
• Consults with other medical personnel as required.
• Participates on various committees as requested.
• As electronic systems evolve, learn to use the hardware and software associated with them and how they are integrated within our laboratory system.

Skills

Phlebotomy skills

Education

Associate or Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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MEDICAL LAB TECH

Full Time Phillipsburg, KS, US

Position Overview: Conducts routine tests for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease, and performs related duties, following established pre-analytical, analytical, and post- analytical standards and practices. Patient Age groups served: Neonates, children, adolescent, adult, and geriatric.

Major Duties/Key Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

Obtains and processes specimens for quality patient testing.

Performs laboratory testing as outlined in the policy and procedure manuals.

Maintains a clean and safe working environment.

Follows the Universal Precautions Policies

Maintains required records, reports, and statistical information as directed.

Processes specimens for reference laboratory and pathology services.

Orders supplies as necessary to maintain adequate inventory.

Assists other personnel as required or requested for specimen collection and processing.

Follows manufacturer guidelines for all laboratory equipment.

Performs, troubleshoots, and monitors quality control daily

Reviews reference laboratory reports, and follows up as needed.

Consults with other medical personnel as required.

Participates on various committees as requested.

As electronic systems evolve, learn to use the hardware and software associated with them and how they are integrated within our laboratory system.

Experience and competent in blood bank tube methodology.

Phlebotomy skills for all age ranges

Job Qualifications:

Experience:Previous laboratory experience preferred but not required

Required Education:Associate or Bachelor's Degree

Required Certifications/Registrations:Medical Laboratory Technician, Medical Technologist, Medical Laboratory Scientist, ASCP or AMT registry

Physical Requirements:

Frequent prolonged standing/sitting/walking

Motor coordination and manual dexterity

Repetitive movements

Stooping/reaching/kneeling/pushing/pulling/lifting

Moderate physical effort (lift/carry up to 25 lbs.)

Ability to carry out procedures as outlined

Eye‑hand coordination

Normal eyesight, with or without corrective lenses

Normal speech and hearing

(This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary)

Working Conditions:

Office/Laboratory environmental conditions

Exposed to infection from disease-bearing specimens

Exposed to odorous chemicals and specimens

Handles emergency or crisis situations

Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases

Regularly subject to irregular hours, shift work, on-call, etc.