Medical Technologist - Certified
The University of Kansas Health System•Olathe, KS
•Onsite
About The Position
Performs a variety of laboratory and diagnostic procedures in Hematology, Urinalysis, Chemistry, Serology, Coagulation and Phlebotomy on specimens obtained on clinic patients to provide information for diagnosing and combating disease. The Medical Technologist (Certified) is expected to support the mission, vision and values of Olathe Medical Services, Inc. This is a Night Shift position, working four 10-hour shifts per week, from 2030 to 0700.
Requirements
- Associates Degree and educational requirements as required to become certified with the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), National Credentialing Agency (NCA), or the American Medical Technologists (AMT). OR Bachelors Degree or educational requirements as needed to become certified with the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), National Credentialing Agency (NCA), the American Medical Technologists (AMT). OR Must have completed an HEW approved school of Medical Technology or the successful completion of a United States Military Laboratory training program and a minimum of 10 years of hospital lab experience required without certification.
- 1 or more years of experience in the clinical laboratory field required without a Bachelor's degree
- Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP) OR Medical Technologist (MT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT) OR Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) - NCA OR ASCP Specialist Certification (MB, SBB, SC, SH, or SM) OR Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - American Medical Technologists (AMT) OR Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP) OR Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) - NCA OR Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT) OR Clinical Laboratory Technologist (CLT) - HEW OR United States Military Laboratory training program certificate of completion
Nice To Haves
- Hospital lab experience
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates knowledge of Laboratory principles and theory.
- Follows approved Laboratory test procedures.
- Works independently, organizing to maximize department efficiency.
- Completes testing within the Laboratory TAT expectations.
- Takes appropriate action when necessary.
- Ensures specimen integrity by adhering to Laboratory test procedures for specimen identification, handling, processing, and storing.
- Performs instrument start-up, maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting as required with proper documentation.
- Takes appropriate corrective action.
- Performs, evaluates, and documents all required Quality Control.
- Takes appropriate corrective action.
- Correctly performs tests, interprets results for accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits with proper documentation.
- Takes appropriate corrective action.
- Answers phone promptly and courteously.
- Answers pneumatic tube system promptly.
- Gives accurate and complete hand-off communication to the next shift.
- Assists all co-workers in all areas as needed.
- Assists in the training of new Laboratory employees and students.
- Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
Benefits
- The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
