Medical Laboratory Technician (Full-Time)

Ray County Hospital & Healthcare; Richmond (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Job summary

Ray County Hospital & Healthcare is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to join our rural hospital clinical team, delivering accurate diagnostic results across inpatient, outpatient, and emergency departments.

This role performs routine and complex testing, maintains quality controls, and ensures CLIA compliance while collaborating with providers, nursing staff, and the Laboratory Manager to support patient care.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required in Medical Laboratory Technology or related field.
• Clinical lab experience preferred; new graduates welcome.
• ASCP, AMT, or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic testing in chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, coagulation, microbiology, and immunology.
• Collect and process specimens following strict chain-of-custody and safety protocols.
• Operate and maintain lab equipment including analyzers, microscopes, and centrifuges.
• Conduct quality control, calibrations, and proficiency testing to maintain CLIA compliance.
• Verify and report results, including timely communication of critical values.
• Maintain accurate documentation in logs, worksheets, and the EHR.
• Support clinical teams with timely testing and excellent communication.
• Participate in on-call rotation and provide rapid testing during emergencies.

Skills

Technical skills

Attention to detail

Patient safety

Education

Associate degree in MLT

Tools

ASCP/AMT certification

Job description

Description

Ray County Hospital is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to join our high-performing clinical team. This role is essential to delivering accurate, timely diagnostic results that support patient care across our inpatient, outpatient, and emergency departments.

About the Role

The Medical Laboratory Technician performs routine and complex laboratory testing, maintains quality control standards, and ensures compliance with CLIA and hospital policies. This position works closely with providers, nursing staff, and the Laboratory Manager to support safe, efficient patient care in a rural hospital setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform Diagnostic Testing in chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, coagulation, microbiology, and immunology.
• Collect and Process Specimens following strict chain-of-custody and safety protocols.
• Operate and Maintain Lab Equipment including analyzers, microscopes, and centrifuges.
• Conduct Quality Control, calibrations, and proficiency testing to maintain CLIA compliance.
• Verify and Report Results, including timely communication of critical values.
• Maintain Accurate Documentation in logs, worksheets, and the EHR.
• Support clinical teams with timely testing and excellent communication.
• Participate in on-call rotation and provide rapid testing during emergencies.

Why Join Ray County Hospital

• Mission-driven rural healthcare environment.
• Collaborative, supportive clinical team.
• Opportunities for cross-training and professional growth.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Schedule

Full-time position; may include nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call rotation.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or related field.
• ASCP, AMT, or equivalent certification preferred.
• Clinical lab experience preferred; new graduates welcome.
• Strong technical skills, attention to detail, and commitment to patient safety.