Medical Technologist
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Job Location:
Atchison, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Medical Laboratory Scientists (MT/MLS)/Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLT) are responsible for specimen processing test performance and for reporting test results. MLS/MLTs perform a variety of complex chemical microscopic and bacteriologic tests and procedures and related duties to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease following established standards and practices.
Responsibilities for an MLS/MLT include but are not limited to:
- Operating and maintaining laboratory equipment; including the processing of quality control calibrations and patient specimens.
- Following established protocols to perform testing of blood urine body fluids tissues and other substances from patients
- Performing venipuncture and capillary collections to obtain patient samples.
- Demonstrating good skills in all forms of communication to ensure positive outcomes
- Maintaining appropriate education and development
- Working well with others in a spirit of teamwork and cooperation
- Properly wear personal protective equipment to mitigate the risk of coming into contact with infectious materials.
- Maintaining reagent and supply inventory levels including stocking restocking and ordering of supplies.
ABOUT AMBERWELL HEALTH:
Amberwell Health is a healthcare system dedicated to improving the health and wellness of the communities we serve providing compassionate healthcare with clinical excellence. Amberwell locations include several complete care facilities that provide a full spectrum of patient care services including inpatient surgical orthopedic maternal health at home emergency care addition Amberwell clinic locations offer primary care and specialty care services. Amberwell Health supports service lines and locations across the system with a range of support services including radiology laboratory cardiopulmonary rehabilitation therapy occupational health infusion nutrition pharmacy administrative services and many other specialty services.
AMBERWELL CULTURE:
Amazing Amberwell employees are at the heart of a workplace focused on competencies with our cultural values. Excellence in healthcare is expected and our patients deserve nothing less. Our culture competencies range from warm greetings in the hall to providing patients with wow experiences in each department. At Amberwell we go beyond excellence to provide the unexpected.
At Amberwell you will find a professional environment that values consistency collaboration and patient-first decision making. Servant leadership is both modeled and mentored with a focus on regular appreciation. Amberwell employees enjoy many appreciation events and activities to help them know just how important they are to our organization our patients and our communities.
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Qualifications
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience:
- Preferred Experience: 1-3 years experience in a healthcare clinical setting with knowledge of basic laboratory skills.
- Education:
- Minimum Required Education: Associates degree in Medical Technology
- Preferred Education: Bachelors degree in Medical Technology Clinical Laboratory Science or a Chemical Physical or Biological Science from an accredited institution or a degree with 16 hours in Chemistry 3 hours in Mathematics
- Certifications:
- Preferred Certifications: American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent as an MLS/MT/MLT
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Immunoassays
- Clinical Laboratory Experience
- Hospital Experience
- Laboratory Procedures
- Phlebotomy
- Conflict Management
- Microbiology
- Quality Control
- Laboratory Techniques
- Sales Support
- Toxicology Experience
