Olathe Health · 3 hours ago
SW KC Market Med Tech Certified
Olathe Health is a healthcare provider seeking a Medical Technologist (Certified) to perform laboratory and diagnostic procedures. The role involves conducting tests in various areas such as Hematology and Chemistry, ensuring specimen integrity, and supporting department efficiency.
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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
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
Qualification
Required
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)
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)
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)
Medical Technologist (MT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT)
Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) - NCA
ASCP Specialist Certification (MB, SBB, SC, SH, or SM)
Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - American Medical Technologists (AMT)
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP)
Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) - NCA
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT)
Clinical Laboratory Technologist (CLT) - HEW
United States Military Laboratory training program certificate of completion
Preferred
Hospital lab experience