Medical Lab Technician

CoxHealth; Lamar (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Medical Lab Technician to join their team. This full-time position involves performing tests on blood and body fluids, interpreting results, and reporting findings to clinicians. Candidates should hold an Associate's Degree or an accredited MLT program and be certified or eligible for certification at hire. This entry-level role requires strong analytical skills and effective communication. Join a recognized workplace that values diversity and innovation.

Qualifications

• Required: Certified as a Medical Lab Technician or eligible to sit for exam at hire.
• Preferred: 1 year experience in a laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests on blood and body fluids.
• Identify and interpret test results.
• Report findings to clinicians.

Skills

Strong analytical/problem‑solving skills

Effective communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Associate’s Degree or accredited MLT program

Job description

Medical Lab Technician – CoxHealth

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Facility: Cox Barton County Hospital – 29 NW 1st Lane, Lamar, Missouri, 64759

Department: 1538 Laboratory Barton

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Hours: Varied

Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across Southwest Missouri and Northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, five ERs, and over 80 clinics.

CoxHealth has earned the following workplace honors:

• Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work five times.
• Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek.
• Recognized as a Greatest Workplace for Women in 2023 and 2024.
• Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
• Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
• Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.
• Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare in 2025.

Benefits:

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!
• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

Job Description

Laboratory Technicians perform tests on blood and body fluids to determine the presence or absence of disease, monitor response to treatment, and aid in health maintenance (with the assistance of Medical Technologists/Medical Laboratory Scientists). They identify and interpret test results and report findings to the appropriate clinician.

Education:

• Required: Associate’s Degree or completion of an accredited MLT program.

Experience:

• Preferred: 1 year experience in a laboratory.

Skills:

• Strong analytical/problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with different levels of management; demonstrates clear verbal and written communication.
• Excellent time management, interpersonal, presentation, organization, prioritizing, decision‑making, and planning skills.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• Required: Certified as a Medical Lab Technician by a nationally recognized laboratory certifying agency or eligible to sit for exam at time of hire; must obtain certification within 90 days of hire.

Seniority level – Entry level

Employment type – Full‑time

Job function – Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries – Hospitals and Health Care

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