Description
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)
Meade, KS
Meade District Hospital
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus
Full-Time
Join Our Team
Meade District Hospital is seeking a full-time Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to join our laboratory team. This position performs a variety of laboratory tests that help physicians diagnose, treat, and prevent disease.
If you are a detail-oriented professional who enjoys working in a team-focused rural hospital environment, we encourage you to apply.
What You’ll Do
- Collect patient specimens and perform phlebotomy as needed
- Perform laboratory testing in:
- Clinical chemistry
- Hematology
- Urinalysis
- Serology
- Bacteriology
- Blood bank
- Clinical chemistry
- Conduct chemical analysis of body fluids including blood, urine, and spinal fluid
- Perform manual and automated hematology testing
- Conduct blood typing and compatibility testing for transfusions
- Set up and read bacteriology cultures
- Enter and document test results in the laboratory information system
- Perform quality control testing to ensure accurate results
- Monitor and record daily equipment temperatures
- Perform routine preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment
- Follow hospital policies, procedures, and patient confidentiality standards
- Participate in on-call rotation including:
- 1–2 weekday calls
- 1 weekend per month
- Rotating holidays
- 1–2 weekday calls
Qualifications
- Associate’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or related field required
- MLT certification (ASCP or equivalent) preferred or eligible within a specified timeframe
- Ability to work on-call, weekends, and holidays as scheduled
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate testing
- Good organizational, communication, and teamwork skills
- Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality
Benefits
- $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Competitive pay
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Flexible scheduling
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunity to serve and make a difference in a close-knit rural community