Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

 

Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)
Meade, KS
Meade District Hospital
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus
Full-Time

Join Our Team

Meade District Hospital is seeking a full-time Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to join our laboratory team. This position performs a variety of laboratory tests that help physicians diagnose, treat, and prevent disease.

If you are a detail-oriented professional who enjoys working in a team-focused rural hospital environment , we encourage you to apply.

What You’ll Do

• Collect patient specimens and perform phlebotomy as needed
  
  
  
  
  
• Perform laboratory testing in:
  
  
  
  
  
  • Clinical chemistry
    
    
    
    
    
  • Hematology
    
    
    
    
    
  • Urinalysis
    
    
    
    
    
  • Serology
    
    
    
    
    
  • Bacteriology
    
    
    
    
    
  • Blood bank
    
    
• Conduct chemical analysis of body fluids including blood, urine, and spinal fluid
  
  
  
  
  
• Perform manual and automated hematology testing
  
  
  
  
  
• Conduct blood typing and compatibility testing for transfusions
  
  
  
  
  
• Set up and read bacteriology cultures
  
  
  
  
  
• Enter and document test results in the laboratory information system
  
  
  
  
  
• Perform quality control testing to ensure accurate results
  
  
  
  
  
• Monitor and record daily equipment temperatures
  
  
  
  
  
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment
  
  
  
  
  
• Follow hospital policies, procedures, and patient confidentiality standards
  
  
  
  
  
• Participate in on-call rotation including:
  
  
  
  
  
  • 1–2 weekday calls
    
    
    
    
    
  • 1 weekend per month
    
    
    
    
    
  • Rotating holidays
    
    
    
    
    

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or related field required
  
  
  
  
  
• MLT certification (ASCP or equivalent) preferred or eligible within a specified timeframe
  
  
  
  
  
• Ability to work on-call, weekends, and holidays as scheduled
  
  
  
  
  
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate testing
  
  
  
  
  
• Good organizational, communication, and teamwork skills
  
  
  
  
  
• Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality
  
  

Benefits

• $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
  
  
  
  
  
• Competitive pay
  
  
  
  
  
• Comprehensive benefits package
  
  
  
  
  
• Flexible scheduling
  
  
  
  
  
• Supportive team environment
  
  
  
  
  
• Opportunity to serve and make a difference in a close-knit rural community

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