Medical Technologist

Job Description

Job Description

Medical Technologist

Location: Overland Park, KS

A 190-bed acute care hospital and emergency facility in Overland Park is seeking a Medical Technologist to join its laboratory team. This hospital offers a wide range of specialty services, including a certified Breast Center of Excellence, a Robotic Surgery Center of Excellence, a Women’s Center, a Bariatric Program, and an inpatient rehabilitation unit.

This role is responsible for performing waived, moderate complexity, and high complexity testing on blood and body fluids in accordance with CLIA 1988 regulations. Work includes full participation in the testing process from pre-analytical specimen handling to post-analytical result verification and reporting.

The Medical Technologist evaluates laboratory results for accuracy and clinical relevance, investigating unexpected or abnormal findings and determining whether additional testing is required. Duties also include quality control monitoring, equipment maintenance (including refrigerators, freezers, and centrifuges), and oversight of supply and reagent inventory management.

Additional responsibilities include supporting performance improvement initiatives, assisting with the evaluation and implementation of new laboratory methodologies and instrumentation, and contributing to the training and orientation of laboratory staff across multiple levels, including LTA, CLT, MLT, and MT roles.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related science required, or equivalent education and certification as recognized under CLIA 1988

• Active Medical Technologist certification required (ASCP, NCA/CLS, or specialty certifications such as BB, C, I, H, or M ASCP)

• Minimum of 1 year of recent acute care hospital Blood Bank experience required

• Experience must be in a hospital-based, acute care laboratory setting

Schedule:

• Full-time

• Night shift

• Rotating weekends

• Weekend-only schedule option available (Thursday–Sunday)

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Retirement savings plan

• Paid time off

• Paid holidays

• Tuition assistance

• Continuing education and professional development opportunities

• Career advancement opportunities

• Employee assistance program

• Life and disability insurance

• Flexible spending accounts