Split Shift Medical Lab Technician - GB

The University of Kansas Health System; Great Bend (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System – Great Bend Hospital is seeking a Split Shift Medical Laboratory Technician. You will perform chemistry, hematology, coagulation and urinalysis tests, ensuring CLIA-compliant quality control and accurate patient identification and specimen handling.

The role requires an associate degree in clinical lab science and certification eligibility; ASCP/NCA acceptable. You will calibrate and operate instruments, document results, and support safe, efficient

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Clinical Lab Science & Technology or equivalent eligible for certification.
• Experience with quality control, calibration, and adherence to CLIA standards is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, label and store reagents, controls and samples for analysis.
• Analyze patient and control specimens and record results per policy.
• Calibrate, maintain and operate instruments with proper documentation.
• Report instrument malfunctions to supervisor.
• Ensure proper patient identification and safe sample handling.
• Follow safety policies for hazardous materials.

Skills

Clinical Lab Tests

Quality Control

Calibrations

Patient Identification

Sample Processing

Education

Associate Degree in Clinical Lab Science & Technology

Tools

Laboratory Instruments

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.

Position Title

Split Shift Medical Lab Technician - GB
Great Bend Hospital

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.
• 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)

Time Type

Full time

Job Requisition ID

R-57733

Important Information For You To Know As You Apply

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail].
• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.