Medical Technologist

Medical Technologist positions available at Labette County Medical Center. To apply, submit resume & cover letter to Jessica Helt, HR Director, 1902 US Highway 59, Parsons, KS, 67357;  .

• The Medical Technologist will assist in diagnosis & treatment of diseases by performing laboratory tests following established standards and practices.
• Using specialized scientific technical knowledge, perform pre-analytic, analytic, and post analytic phases of laboratory testing.
• Critically evaluate specimens & correlate all lab results to the clinical picture of each individual patient, including: preparing the patient for lab testing, accurately labeling, handling, preserving, processing, transporting, and storing specimens.
• Monitor tests, quality control, & procedures to ensure accuracy of lab tests.
• Perform complex chemical, biological, hematological, immunologic, microscopic, and bacteriological tests, including microscopic examinations of bodily fluids such as blood, urine, spinal fluid, to identify abnormalities.
• Make cultures of body fluid and tissue samples, to determine the presence of bacteria, fungi, parasites, or other microorganisms.
• Use laboratory equipment to locate microorganisms.
• Evaluate, test, & match blood for transfusions, & perform blood counts.
• Test for drug levels in the blood.
• Analyze samples for chemical content or a chemical reaction & determine concentration of compounds such as blood glucose and cholesterol levels.
• Evaluate test results, analyze laboratory findings, develop & modify procedures; establish & monitor programs to ensure the accuracy of tests and results.
• Prepare samples for analysis & for tests by cultivating, isolating, & identifying microorganisms for analysis.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field or foreign equivalent.