Split Shift Medical Lab Technician - GB

The University of Kansas Health System; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Split Shift Medical Lab Technician at GB Great Bend Hospital to perform chemistry, hematology, coagulation and urinalysis tests. You will ensure quality results by following QC/QA policies and maintain patient safety through proper specimen handling.

Responsibilities include preparing and processing specimens, calibrating instruments, documenting results, and adhering to safety policies.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in clinical lab science or military training eligible for certification.
• Licensed/eligible for ASCP/NCA certification within 6 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, label and store reagents, standards, controls and patient specimens for analysis.
• Analyze patient, control and proficiency testing specimens and record results promptly.
• Calibrate, maintain and operate instruments with proper documentation.

Skills

Quality control

Calibration

Specimen handling

Critical thinking

Education

Associates Degree in Clinical Lab Science & Technology

Military Training eligible for ASCP/NCA certification

Job description

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.
• 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.

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

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.

About The University of Kansas Health System

As part of the region's premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.