What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) position at Greeley County Health Services?
Benefits:
- 403 (b) matching
- 403 (b)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
GCHS is seeking a detail-oriented and dedicated Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to join our healthcare team. In this role, you will be responsible for performing routine and specialized laboratory tests and analyses that directly impact patient diagnosis, treatment, and care. Working closely with physicians, nurses, and laboratory scientists, you will ensure patient samples are processed efficiently, safely, and in strict compliance with clinical quality standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
● Conducts chemical analysis of body fluids, including blood, urine, and spinal fluid, to determine the presence of normal and abnormal components.
● Analyzes laboratory findings to check the accuracy of the results.
● Enters data from analysis of medical tests and clinical results into Lab Computer system
● Sets up, operates, calibrates, cleans, and maintains equipment used in quantitative and qualitative analysis.
● Establishes and monitors quality assurance programs and activities to ensure the accuracy of laboratory results.
● Collects and studies blood samples to determine the number of cells, their morphology, or their blood group, blood type and compatibility for transfusion purposes.
● Manages and operates laboratory equipment safely and correctly.
● Analyzes samples of biological material for chemical content.
● Identifies patients and labels all specimens with correct information.
● Performs high-complexity testing.
● Responds appropriately to results with the status of STAT, call results, or timed specimens.
Education and/or Experience
Must possess an associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or equivalent AND successfully completed an accredited Medical Laboratory Technician program. Must hold a current Medical Laboratory Technician certification (ASCP, AMT, or equivalent). Ability to read and communicate effectively in English. Strong written and verbal skills. Must have strong computer knowledge. Must be willing to share in on-call shifts and weekends.
For a complete list of benefits, please visit https://greeley.health/careers.
For a complete list of benefits, please visit https://greeley.health/careers.
Headquartered in Tribune, Kansas Greeley County Health Services is a rural health system serving western Kansas. GCHS boasts a 25-bed critical access hospital, 16-bed Long Term Care Unit, and 2 Family Practice Clinics located in Tribune and neighboring Sharon Springs in Wallace County.
GCHS's vision is "to provide trusted care, close to home". Delivering unsurpassed patient care is at the top of our list, while we also strive to contribute to a healthy environment for our staff and neighbors. As the largest employer in Greeley County, our team is committed to the growth and stability of the communities that we serve.
GCHS's dedicated and caring team of physicians and midlevels are fully supported by excellent nursing and administration staff. State-of-the-art software, equipment, and an impressive suite of services assist our talented staff in providing outstanding patient care, while the attached long-term care facility gives residents immediate access to the staff and services at GCHS. The building was recently remodeled to foster a more conducive environment for caring for patients, improve handicap accessibility, and enhance patient flow, all of which allow us to continue to deliver a higher quality of care.
GCHS's culture is represented by a devoted team that cares for each other. Compassionate coworkers strive to impact others' lives in meaningful ways. GCHS provides a friendly and professional working environment, regular employee recognition, and an abundance of growth opportunities.
Tribune, Kansas has many amenities that are unexpected in a rural community, including a movie theater, 9-hole golf course, disc golf course, trap shooting range, tennis court, swimming pool, and four parks which include an outdoor basketball court and children's play areas, just to name a few. The community has been described as "One of the friendliest small towns you'll go to".
The school system offers an average 10:1 teacher-to-student ratio, allowing for a more focused and personalized learning opportunity for students. The elementary building and high school gym have recently been renovated. Many extracurricular activities are available to students, including Academic Club, Art, Band, Choir, Music, National Honor Society, Spanish, Student Council, Tech-Connect, Gifted and Talented, Computer Lab, 4-H, and FFA. School sports include cross country, volleyball, tennis, football, cheerleading, basketball, track, golf, and wrestling. Go Jackrabbits!
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