MLT​/MLS

Citizens Health is recruiting an MLT to work full-time in our laboratory.

Our Mission: Enhancing the lives of those we serve.

About Us: Citizens Health is a community based, private, not-for-profit organization. It is comprised of:

Citizens Medical Center - a 25 bed critical access hospital

Family Center for Health Care - an outpatient rural health clinic

Prairie Senior - a skilled nursing facility

Citizens Clubhouse - an onsite childcare center that cares for children 6 weeks to school age for our workforce

Citizens Medical Equipment - our durable medical equipment business

Palace Drug Store - our outpatient pharmacy

We strive to be progressive, dependable and knowledgeable, while providing compassionate, evidence-based care to the residents of northwest Kansas.

Location: 100 E College Ave, Colby, Kansas

Position Information: To perform all of the repetitive (high volume) tests in a modern clinical laboratory, identifying direct causes (technical or instrumental) of problems and making corrections by using preset strategies, as well as using and monitoring quality control procedures in the laboratory within predetermined parameters. Responsible to the laboratory manager.

Days: Sunday through Saturday

Hours: 5:30 pm through 5:30 am, 3, 12-hour shifts per week

Pay Range: Starting wage and dependent upon experience;

What you’ll do:

• Perform analytical tests in Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Immunology, Immunohematology, Urinalysis, and Microbiology.
• Collect and prepare specimens.
• Perform and record all quality control procedures required for the tests assayed.
• Perform and record routine instrument checks and maintenance procedures.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

What you bring to the table: (Minimum Requirements)

• MLT - Must be a graduate with an Associates Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology (Must be able to obtain certification within one year of hire).
• Skill in preparing and maintaining records, writing reports and responding to correspondence.
• Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly.

To be successful within our organization you will need to: (Preferred Requirements)

• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Self-starter who takes initiative, is open minded and a team player.
• Maintain a positive attitude with good energy.
• Create a positive, supportive working atmosphere.
• Display integrity and accountability.
• Accept and respond to constructive criticism and suggestions and strive for self-improvement.
• Adhere to organization policies and procedures.
• Arrive at work on time and when scheduled.
• Demonstrate flexibility, initiative and ingenuity in performing job tasks.
• Demonstrate professional conduct and maintain professional appearance.
• Demonstrate behavior that reflects the image of the institution.

Typical

Working Conditions:

This position may result in possible exposure to infection from disease-bearing specimens. The Medical Laboratory Technician is regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne and airborne diseases, electrical and radiant energy hazards, potentially hazardous chemicals, odorous chemicals and specimens and must be able to handle emergency or crisis situations. This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

Typical Physical Demands:

Requires standing/walking 90% of the time to move throughout the hospital to obtain lab specimens, to run lab tests, to calibrate machines, etc. There is bending/stooping…