Medical Laboratory Technician

CommonSpirit Health; Dodge City (KS); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Sign-on bonus

Résumé du poste

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Medical Lab Technician to accurately analyze and report a wide range of laboratory tests, supporting clinicians in timely diagnosis and treatment. You will follow SOPs and regulatory guidelines to ensure precision, quality control, and reliable results for patient care.

Daily tasks include calibrating equipment, monitoring turn-around times, and maintaining comprehensive records. A sign-on bonus of $7,500 is available for eligible new hires.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA or High school diploma with completed official military medical laboratory course.
• State license requirements vary by location (CA: MLT:CA; NV: MLT:NV; ND: MLT-L:ND; TN: MLT-L:TN or MLT (ASCP); GA: MLT (ASCP) or equivalent).
• Must be appropriately trained in clinical laboratory science per the Director of the Clinical Laboratory.

Responsabilités

• Conduct laboratory procedures on patient specimens following SOPs and regulatory requirements to ensure accurate, timely reporting.
• Perform equipment calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting while executing quality control procedures.
• Monitor turnaround times, identify patterns in results, and notify caregivers of critical values.
• Maintain records and assist in evaluation/validation of new procedures and equipment.
• Manage laboratory inventory and ensure tasks are transitioned to oncoming staff at shift end.

Formation

Associate’s Degree in biological or chemical science

High school diploma/GED with military medical laboratory course

Description du poste

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Medical Lab Technician, you will play a vital role in patient care by accurately analyzing and reporting a wide range of laboratory tests ordered by the medical staff. Your work will directly support clinicians in the prompt diagnosis and effective treatment of patients.

Every day, you will follow established laboratory procedures and strict regulatory guidelines to ensure the precision and reliability of your results. By maintaining high standards of quality control, you will help provide the essential data needed for clinical decision-making.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate a strong commitment to accuracy and efficiency in a fast-paced environment. Your attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols will ensure that all diagnostic information is delivered in a timely manner to support the best possible patient outcomes.

• Conduct laboratory procedures on patient specimens in strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures and regulatory requirements to ensure accurate, timely reporting for patient diagnosis.
• Perform regular equipment calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting while executing quality control procedures to ensure all testing remains within established operational parameters.
• Ensure high-quality patient care by monitoring turn-around times, identifying result patterns, and providing rapid notification to caregivers regarding critical values.
• Maintain comprehensive records and assist in the evaluation and validation of new laboratory procedures and equipment to ensure current, compliant technology.
• Manage laboratory inventory and supplies while ensuring all pending tasks are resolved or transitioned effectively to oncoming staff at the end of each shift.
• Act as a representative of CommonSpirit Health by utilizing professionalism and HumanKindness in all interactions with patients, medical staff, and stakeholders, while participating in ongoing professional development and training.

We are offering a $7,500 Sign on Bonus assistance to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements

Job Requirements

Required

• Associate’s Degree in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA OR High school diploma/GED and completed an official military medical laboratory course and held the military enlisted occupational speciality of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Lab Technician)

• California: MLT:CA

  Nevada: MLT:NV

  North Dakota: MLT-L:ND

  Tennessee: MLT-L:TN or MLT (ASCP) or equivalent certification (per requirement sheet)

  GA: MLT (ASCP) or equivalent certification (per requirement sheet)

  Other state license not required

• Must be appropriately trained in clinical laboratory science as judged by the Director of the Clinical Laboratory

Preferred

• MLT (ASCP) or equivalent certification

Where You'll Work

St. Catherine Hospital Dodge City is a Joint Commission accredited 99-bed hospital that serves as a regional referral center for southwest Kansas. Acute care is at the heart of what we do. St. Catherine Hospital Dodge City provides health services that include diagnostics and interventional cardiology and cardiac rehabilitation. We combine patient-centered care with modern technology and medical expertise to treat a wide range of medical conditions.