Medical Laboratory Technician

Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City; Chillicothe (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician for a night shift in Chillicothe, MO. The role performs medical laboratory testing in a CAP-accredited, CLIA-certified laboratory and ensures accurate, timely reporting of results.

The position requires an ASCP-certified MLT and an Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, with less than 1 year of applicable experience. Collaboration with the Laboratory team will be essential.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology.
• ASCP certification as Medical Laboratory Technician is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs medical laboratory testing in a CAP-accredited, CLIA-certified laboratory.
• Reports laboratory results in the Hospital LIS/EMR, as ordered by providers.
• Reviews and approves quality control results to affirm validity of patient results.
• Maintains instrumentation and confirms acceptable performance.
• Organizes and prioritizes multiple technical tasks efficiently.
• Works collaboratively with Manager and Medical Laboratory Scientists and recognizes when to seek assistance.

Education

Associate Degree - Medical Laboratory Technology

Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP)

Job description

Job Description

Performs medical laboratory testing in a CAP accredited, CLIA-certified laboratory. This position is responsible for the accuracy, timely reporting and integrity of laboratory results.

• Shift: 530pm-6am Friday, Saturday and Sunday
• Has working knowledge of and performs testing in accordance with laboratory's policy, procedures and regulatory standards.
• Successful performance in laboratory's external proficiency program.
• Organizes and prioritizes multiple technical tasks with maximum efficiency and minimal waste.
• Reports laboratory results in the Hospital LIS/EMR, as ordered by providers.
• Reviews and approves quality control results to affirm validity of patient results.
• Maintains instrumentation and confirms acceptable performance.
• Uses education and experience to identify and resolve technical, instrumental and physiological issues that interfere with accurate testing.
• Works collaboratively with Manager and Medical Laboratory Scientists and recognizes scenarios that require assistance.

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

Less than 1 year

Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP) - American Society for Clinical Pathology

Associate Degree - Medical Laboratory Technology

Job Details

Full Time

Night (United States of America)

Location/Region: Chillicothe, MO