Nemaha Valley Community Hospital·Seneca, Kansas
Perform accurate laboratory tests and specimen collections according to standard procedures and time standards. Maintain laboratory equipment, follow quality control protocols, and communicate critical results to medical staff.
POLICY: Duties of Medical Technologist (MT) / Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)
Laboratory needs to have a defined job description including the duties and responsibilities for the Medical Technologist (MT) / Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS).
42 C.F.R. 493.1
Below are the Nemaha Valley Community Hospital Laboratory job relationships, summary, qualifications, and responsibilities for Medical Technologist (MT) / Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS).
Job title: Medical Technologist (MT) / Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)
Department: Laboratory
Responsible to: Laboratory Manager/Director
Responsible for: None
Interrelationships: Works cooperatively with Laboratory Staff, all Hospital Departments, and the Medical Staff
Under the supervision of the Laboratory Director performs all the tests accurately as required according to standard procedure. Functions as supervisor when laboratory manager/ director is absent.
Experience: Previous experience as an MT/ MLS
Education: Graduate of an accredited Medical Technology program BS or
equivalent
Reg. Cert./Registration: Registered in the state where employed
CPR certified
Essential Functions: Occasionally lifts supplies/equipment
Prolonged, extensive, or considerate standing/walking
Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching
Normal eye sight, with or without corrective lenses
(This list may not include all of the duties assigned.)
Typical Working Conditions: Exposed to infection from disease-bearing specimens
Exposed to odorous chemicals and specimens
Handles emergency or crisis situations
Subject to numerous interruptions
Responds to “Call Back” in a timely manner
POLICY: Duties of Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)
Laboratory needs to have a defined job description including the duties and responsibilities for the Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT).
42 C.F.R. 493.1
Below are the Nemaha Valley Community Hospital Laboratory job relationships, summary, qualifications, and responsibilities for Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT).
Job title: Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)
Department: Laboratory
Responsible to: Laboratory Manager/Director
Responsible for: None
Interrelationships: Works cooperatively with Laboratory Staff, all Hospital
Departments and the Medical Staff
Under the supervision of the Laboratory Director or Technologist, performs all of the tests accu- rately as required according to standard procedure.
Experience: Previous experience as an MLT
Education: Graduate of an accredited Medical Technology program
Associate Degree or MLT-C
Req. Cert./Registration: Registered in the state where employed
CPR certified
Essential Functions: Occasionally lifts supplies/equipment
Prolonged, extensive, or considerate standing/walking
Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching
Normal eye sight, with or without corrective lenses
(This list may not include all of the duties assigned.)
Typical Working Conditions: Exposed to infection from disease-bearing specimens
Exposed to odorous chemicals and specimens
Handles emergency or crisis situations
Subject to numerous interruptions
Responds to “Call Back” in a timely manner
Requires a degree from an accredited Medical Technology program (Associate or Bachelor's) and state registration. Must be CPR certified and capable of performing physical tasks associated with a clinical lab environment.
Market context
In Kansas, Medical Laboratory Scientist and Medical Laboratory Technician roles are typically tied to steady demand in hospitals and diagnostic labs, where staffing depends on accurate, timely testing. These positions are competitive because employers often look for accredited training, state registration, CPR certification, and the ability to handle the physical demands of a clinical lab. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save time, then confirm your program, registration, and CPR status before applying.
