Medical Lab Tech - Evenings

Community Health Systems; Kirksville (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan repayment

Health coverage

401(k) with matching

Educational tuition assistance

Competitive pay with full benefits

Paid time off

Life Insurance

Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician for evening shifts. The role involves performing routine and high‑complexity tests on blood and body fluids, maintaining equipment, and ensuring quality control.

You will collaborate with healthcare providers to deliver accurate diagnostic information while adhering to safety and regulatory standards. The position requires an associate degree in CLS/MLT or military MLT training, and 0–2 years of acute care experience.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Chemical, Physical, Biological, or Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology required
• Military Medical Laboratory Specialist training (50 weeks) and related MOS required
• 0–2 years of acute care laboratory experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs moderate and high‑complexity lab tests with timely reporting and proper documentation
• Maintains and troubleshoots laboratory equipment; conducts preventive maintenance
• Operates PPE and follows safety regulations to ensure regulatory compliance
• Collects, processes, and documents chain‑of‑custody urine drug screens as required
• Collaborates with healthcare professionals and supports phlebotomy duties as needed
• Maintains accurate records and data per standards

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Equipment operation

Team collaboration

Documentation

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in CLS/MLT

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Laboratory information systems

Job description

MLT - Evenings
$10,000 Student Loan Repayment

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your family healthy.
• Future Security: 401(k) with matching
• Student Loan Support – Up to$10,000 repayment assistance, because we invest in your future.
• Educational Tuition Assistance
• Competitive Pay & Full Benefits – A salary and package designed to reward your expertise and dedication.
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance

Job Summary

The Medical Lab Technician is responsible for conducting routine and specialized diagnostic tests on blood, body fluids, and other specimens to support accurate and timely patient diagnosis and care. This role requires expertise in performing moderate and high-complexity tests while adhering to strict quality control standards, laboratory protocols, and regulatory guidelines. The Medical Lab Technician is also tasked with maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory equipment, ensuring a safe and compliant work environment, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to provide critical diagnostic information.

Essential Functions

• Performs moderate and high-complexity laboratory tests accurately and efficiently, ensuring timely reporting of results with proper documentation.
• Adheres to quality control protocols, analyzing data, troubleshooting out-of-range results, and resolving issues promptly.
• Operates and maintains laboratory instruments, performing preventative maintenance and troubleshooting malfunctions, and communicates issues to supervisors as needed.
• Demonstrates proficiency in using laboratory computer systems for general and section-specific functions.
• Collects, processes, and documents chain-of-custody urine drug screens as required.
• Ensures compliance with laboratory safety standards by wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and following safety regulations.
• Assists with phlebotomy duties and collaborates with team members to complete departmental tasks.
• Maintains accurate records and statistical data in compliance with regulatory and departmental standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Chemical, Physical, Biological, or Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology required or
• Technical School completion of an official military Medical Laboratory Procedures course (50 weeks minimum) and holding the military occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist required
• 0-2 years of acute care laboratory experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of laboratory testing principles, procedures, and quality control standards.
• Proficiency in laboratory equipment operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Ability to analyze and interpret quality control data and patient test results.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with healthcare professionals.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety regulations and infection control protocols.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills to maintain accurate records and ensure regulatory compliance.

Licenses and Certifications

• MLT - Medical Lab Technician through ASCP, AMT, AAB, HEW, or equivalent certification agency required
• State license where applicable required