Medical Lab Tech - Core Lab
About The Position
MU Health Care is looking for a dynamic and dedicated Medical Laboratory Technician, Certified, to join our team of professionals committed to advancing healthcare through innovation and excellence. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and driven by a passion for patient care. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, where your ability to troubleshoot, perform complex tests, and maintain high-quality standards will make a direct impact on the diagnosis and treatment of our patients. We’re looking for someone who enjoys collaboration, is eager to learn, and values continuous growth, especially when training new staff and students. If you're ready to contribute to groundbreaking work in a supportive and cutting-edge setting, we want you to join our MU Health Care family!
Requirements
- Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), the American Medical Technologists (AMT), the American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB), or other MLT certifying agencies.
Nice To Haves
- Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.
Responsibilities
- Perform chemical, bacteriological, serological, or microscopic laboratory test procedures on specimens in one laboratory section.
- Perform quality control to ensure proper functioning of instrumentation reagents, and procedures.
- Recognize instrument malfunctions and abnormal test results and take corrective action.
- Calibrate, standardize, and maintain instruments following established procedures.
- Prepare reagents, standards, and controls according to prescribed procedures.
- Validate, review, and report results of tests performed.
- Assist in training students and new staff members in laboratory tests and procedures.
- Perform tests requiring routine and/or complex instrumentation such as optical, photometric, fluorometric, electronic, automated, and scintillation.
- Research and develop new medical laboratory procedures as assigned.
- Dispose of or properly handle biological, radioactive, and/or hazardous waste in a manner that is consistent with laboratory, university, state, and federal government policy.
- Participate in the ordering activities for supplies, materials, and equipment as needed.
- Perform related work as assigned.
- May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.
Benefits
- Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
- Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays
- Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years
- Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
- Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
