Medical Lab Technician - PRN
Great Bend, Kansas
Job ID: R-49646
Overview
Our nurses are leaders and decision makers, working closely with physicians to provide the best care and most advanced treatments. On our team, you’ll work in an environment of respect and professionalism, and you’ll have the support to advance your nursing career in the direction you choose. Find out more about the wide variety of opportunities for nurses at The University of Kansas Health System.
Responsibilities
Job Summary
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.
- 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.
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)
We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.
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The main reason I love coming to work is because of the amazing team. We promote a nursing culture that encourages kindness and teamwork, and I absolutely love that about our hospital.– Riley Ferree, RN
Benefits
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Healthcare
Our robust medical, dental and vision package allows you to choose options that are best for your family. We offer life, disability, and accident insurance plus voluntary offerings such as critical illness insurance and identity theft protection.
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Giving back
In addition to the quality healthcare we provide, we have opportunities to serve externally in our community in activities throughout the year.
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Team-based culture
At the health system, we are a team. If you are highly skilled and motivated but don’t want to work in an “everyone for themselves” culture like many academic institutions have, this is your place.
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Support and Resources
We have a comprehensive wellness program with resources to support your physical, mental, and emotional health. Our new Employee Assistance Program (EAP) includes free counseling sessions and legal advice options.
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Tuition Reimbursement
We offer tuition reimbursement for formal education credits.
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401(a)
We offer a retirement savings plan with an employer contribute.
Success Profile
What makes a successful Nurse at The University of Kansas Health System? Review the traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right combination.
- Compassionate
- Acccountable to Team
- Takes Initiative
- Possesses Integrity
- Patient-Focused
- Desire to Grow & Develop
Our Culture
- Work with a team that supports you, in a place where you will feel you belong and will make a difference. We empower staff to put the patient first in all things – even beyond clinical care. We value people.
- Driven to serve: Every employee makes an impact, regardless of your role – no matter if you’re in scheduling, facilities or clinical staff. We know that each step of the process ultimately impacts the patient.
- Our leadership is approachable, open-minded, and adaptable to challenges in healthcare.
- We demonstrate values proudly and consistently. Values such as diversity and inclusion are important to our staff; there is a desire to see this reflected by the health system internally and externally.
- Even though we are a large organization, our employees feel the health system’s resources, culture and commitment to quality allow them to provide exceptional care for patients.
- Our health system welcomes patients and cases that other hospitals cannot. This represents our commitment to care and our passion to challenge ourselves and be the best.
- We are a true healthcare leader in the region, rooted in experience and excellence.
- We offer unique opportunities for professional development, as well as convenient pathways for onsite continuing education among healthcare professionals and staff – from GED to CEUs.
- We make a difference in our communities by improving the health and lives of our patients.
- We also support our communities through Health System Employees Reaching Out events.
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