Medical LabTech (Flint Hills) - Lab - FT - Variable

Stormont Vail Health•Junction City, KS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Medical Laboratory Technicians perform a wide range of laboratory tests that aid in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. Their primary responsibility involves conducting analyses on patient samples using varied lab equipment and techniques. They operate and maintain complex laboratory equipment and ensure accurate test results. They assume responsibility for problem resolution across the continuum of testing (pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical).

Requirements

Associate's Degree Associate of Applied Science (Medical/Clinical Laboratory Technology, Medical/Clinical Laboratory Technician) or related field.
1 year Laboratory experience.
Follows all applicable OSHA guidelines.
Follows all hospital and departmental safety procedures.
Ability to organize work and establish priorities.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.
Ability to follow directions accurately.
Medical Laboratory Technician - ASCP Required or Certification-eligible persons may be considered.

Nice To Haves

Persons in the process of completing a NAACLS-accredited MLT program may be eligible.

Responsibilities

Processes and handles blood and/or other biological specimens according to established procedures.
Performs and results a variety of clinical laboratory tests in the areas of hematology, microbiology, immunology, clinical chemistry, urinalysis and immunohematology.
Performs quality control on analytical systems and recognizes systems that are out of control.
Troubleshoots when questionable or erratic results occur.
Takes proper remedial action in response to test systems being out of control limits.
Reports unusual or erratic results to laboratory leadership.
Maintains equipment as directed by manufacturers' recommendations, laboratory policy procedure manual and/or laboratory leadership.
Operates equipment properly.
Participates in the proficiency testing program (as assigned).
Inventory supplies as directed by lab leadership.
Alert to situations or new techniques which will conserve supplies or improve efficiency.
Evaluates new products and supplies as directed by lab leadership.
As directed by department leadership, provides education and training to new team members, students, and interns.
Provides a welcoming environment to learners by practicing open communication, constructive feedback tailored to specific behaviors, goal-setting, and competency evaluation.
Assists learner with documentation and competency as required.
Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health.
Performs other duties as assigned.