Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

St Catherine Hospital Dodge City; Dodge City (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

St. Catherine Hospital Dodge City is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to perform general testing within the analytical laboratory, applying technical knowledge to support diagnostic information.

The role requires independent work, strong problem-solving, and commitment to quality in all testing activities. Responsibilities include cytogenetic testing, reporting results for diagnoses and prognosis, instrument maintenance, specimen handling, QC, and documenting deviations.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in a biological or chemical science per CLIA or equivalent military training.
• Must be appropriately trained in clinical laboratory science as judged by the Director of the Clinical Laboratory.
• Preferred: MLT (ASCP) or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs cytogenetic testing with a high level of competency according to established protocols.
• Generates and reports results used for accurate diagnoses and prognoses affecting patient care.
• Responsible for accurate and timely result reporting, including communication and documentation of critical results.
• Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory instruments and documents activities.
• Receives specimens, assesses priority, ensures proper identification and specimen type.
• Completes required QC and maintenance, documents variances, and notes deviations from procedures.

Skills

Cytogenetic testing

Laboratory testing procedures

Independent work

Education

Associate's Degree in a biological or chemical science (CLIA defined)

High school diploma / GED + military medical laboratory course (Medical Laboratory Specialist)

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), you will perform all levels of general testing within the analytical laboratory, applying a high level of technical knowledge to department testing and clinical relevance. Every day you will function consistently in a self-directed manner, utilizing your expertise to conduct a variety of laboratory analyses and contribute to accurate diagnostic information. To be successful in this role, you will possess strong technical knowledge in laboratory testing, complex problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently to ensure the ongoing quality and relevance of departmental testing.

• Performs cytogenetic testing with a high level of competency according to established protocols.
• Generates and reports results which are used for making accurate diagnoses and prognoses which influences patient care and management.
• Responsible for accurate and timely result reporting, including communication and documentation of critical results, and utilizes critical thinking skills and exercises independent judgment to correlate and interpret data.
• Responsible for operation, maintenance, troubleshooting of instruments and appropriate documentation of activities.
• Receives specimens, assesses priority, assures appropriate specimen identification, and appropriate specimen type, which may include ordering and processing of hospital registered and outreach patients.
• Completes required QC and maintenance, consistently recognizing variances and documenting appropriate corrective action, and participates in detecting and documenting occurrences that deviate from defined procedures.

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)
• 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.