Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation·Moberly, Missouri
The Medical Lab Technician conducts routine and specialized diagnostic tests on various specimens to support patient diagnosis and care. They also maintain laboratory equipment and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
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.
Essential Functions
Performs moderate and high-complexity laboratory tests accurately and efficiently, ensuring timely reporting of results with proper documentation.
Adheres to quality control protocols, analyzing data, troubleshooting out-of-range results, and resolving issues promptly.
Operates and maintains laboratory instruments, performing preventative maintenance and troubleshooting malfunctions, and communicates issues to supervisors as needed.
Demonstrates proficiency in using laboratory computer systems for general and section-specific functions.
Collects, processes, and documents chain-of-custody urine drug screens as required.
Ensures compliance with laboratory safety standards by wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and following safety regulations.
Assists with phlebotomy duties and collaborates with team members to complete departmental tasks.
Maintains accurate records and statistical data in compliance with regulatory and departmental standards.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.
Candidates must have an Associate Degree in a relevant field or complete a military Medical Laboratory Procedures course. Additionally, 0-2 years of acute care laboratory experience is required.
Market context
PRN Medical Lab Tech roles in Missouri are often driven by hospital and clinic coverage needs, especially for variable shifts and staffing gaps. These positions can be competitive because employers usually want candidates who can start quickly, follow lab protocols closely, and bring some acute care experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform against your degree or military training, and confirm your recent lab experience matches the posting before applying.
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