Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation
Location
Lee's Summit, Missouri
The Medical Lab Technician performs routine and specialized diagnostic tests on various specimens to support timely patient diagnosis, while operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting laboratory equipment according to strict quality control standards. This role also involves collecting blood specimens via venipuncture and capillary techniques, documenting results accurately in the LIS, and collaborating with healthcare professionals.
Candidates must possess an Associate Degree in a relevant science field or completion of an official military Medical Laboratory Procedures course with the corresponding specialty. Required certifications include MLT (ASCP, AAB, or AMT) and Basic Life Support (BCLS), with 0-2 years of acute clinical laboratory experience preferred.
The Medical Lab Technician is responsible for conducting routine and specialized diagnostic tests on blood, body fluids, and other specimens to support accurate and timely patient diagnosis and care. This role requires expertise in performing moderate and high-complexity tests while adhering to strict quality control standards, laboratory protocols, and regulatory guidelines. The Medical Lab Technician is also tasked with maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory equipment, ensuring a safe and compliant work environment, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to provide critical diagnostic information.
