Medical Lab Technician (MLT) - N

The University of Kansas Hospital; Great Bend (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Kansas is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform various laboratory tests, ensuring compliance with quality standards. Responsibilities include preparing specimens, analyzing test results, and maintaining laboratory instruments. Candidates must possess an Associate's Degree in Clinical Lab Science and relevant certifications (ASCP or equivalent) within 6 months of hiring. This role requires strong analytical and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to handle biohazardous materials safely.

Qualifications

• Must obtain ASCP, NCA AMT, or equivalent certification within 6 months of hire.
• Training as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or equivalent.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, labels, and stores specimens for analysis.
• Analyzes laboratory specimens and records results.
• Calibrates and maintains laboratory instruments.
• Disposes of hazardous materials according to policy.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associates Degree in Clinical Lab Science & Technology

Job description

Position Summary / Career Interest

Performs various laboratory tests in chemistry, hematology, coagulation and urinalysis. Obtains quality results by following policy and procedure for quality control, quality assurance, maintenance, calibration and calibration verification to ensure CLIA standards are met. Responsible for proper patient identification, sample collection and sample processing.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Accurately prepares, labels and stores reagents, standards, controls, proficiency testing material and patient specimens for analysis.
• Analyzes patient, control and proficiency testing specimens and records results in a timely manner according to laboratory policy.
• Calibrates, maintains and operates instruments keeping appropriate documentation; reports equipment malfunction to supervisor.
• Correlates results of pertinent laboratory determinations
• Demonstrates ability to provide care/service safely and efficiently.
• Demonstrates competence in the areas of critical thinking, interpersonal relationships and technical skills
• Disposes of biohazardous materials, chemical waste, sharps and other potentially hazardous materials according to policy.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• Associates Degree in Clinical Lab Science & Technology or appropriate Military Training eligible for ASCP or NCA certification.

Required Licensure and Certification

• ASCP, NCA AMT, or equivalent eligible (must be completed within 6 months of hire)
• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP) Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) training at an accredited NAACLS training program
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.