Medical Laboratory Technician

As our Medical Lab Technician, you will play a vital role in patient care by accurately analyzing and reporting a wide range of laboratory tests ordered by the medical staff. Your work will directly support clinicians in the prompt diagnosis and effective treatment of patients.

Every day, you will follow established laboratory procedures and strict regulatory guidelines to ensure the precision and reliability of your results. By maintaining high standards of quality control, you will help provide the essential data needed for clinical decision-making.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate a strong commitment to accuracy and efficiency in a fast-paced environment. Your attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols will ensure that all diagnostic information is delivered in a timely manner to support the best possible patient outcomes.

• Conduct laboratory procedures on patient specimens in strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures and regulatory requirements to ensure accurate, timely reporting for patient diagnosis.

• Perform regular equipment calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting while executing quality control procedures to ensure all testing remains within established operational parameters.

• Ensure high-quality patient care by monitoring turn-around times, identifying result patterns, and providing rapid notification to caregivers regarding critical values.

• Maintain comprehensive records and assist in the evaluation and validation of new laboratory procedures and equipment to ensure current, compliant technology.

• Manage laboratory inventory and supplies while ensuring all pending tasks are resolved or transitioned effectively to oncoming staff at the end of each shift.

• Act as a representative of CommonSpirit Health by utilizing professionalism and HumanKindness in all interactions with patients, medical staff, and stakeholders, while participating in ongoing professional development and training.

We are offering a $7,500 Sign on Bonus assistance to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements

Required 

• Associate’s Degree in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA OR High school diploma/GED and completed an official military medical laboratory course and held the military enlisted occupational speciality of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Lab Technician)

• California:  MLT:CA

  Nevada: MLT:NV

  North Dakota: MLT-L:ND

  Tennessee: MLT-L:TN or MLT (ASCP) or equivalent certification (per requirement sheet)

  GA: MLT (ASCP) or equivalent certification (per requirement sheet)

  Other state license not required

• Must be appropriately trained in clinical laboratory science as judged by the Director of the Clinical Laboratory

Preferred

• MLT (ASCP) or equivalent certification

St. Catherine Hospital � Dodge City, is a Joint Commission accredited 99-bed hospital that serves as a regional referral center for southwest Kansas. Acute care is at the heart of what we do. St. Catherine Hospital � Dodge City provides health services that include diagnostics and interventional cardiology and cardiac rehabilitation. We combine patient-centered care with modern technology and medical expertise to treat a wide range of medical conditions.

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.