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Job Title: Medical Technologist (ASCP)
Location: Overland Park, KS
Job Type: Permanent
Schedule: Full-Time – Nights (Rotating Weekends)
Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented Medical Technologist (ASCP) to join an acute care hospital laboratory team.
This role is responsible for performing a wide range of pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic laboratory procedures in accordance with CLIA standards. The technologist will handle blood and body fluid specimen testing, ensure quality control, troubleshoot issues, and support laboratory operations and training initiatives.
The ideal candidate will have strong Blood Bank experience within an acute care hospital environment.
Key Responsibilities
Laboratory Testing & Analysis
- Perform waived, moderate, and high-complexity laboratory testing
- Analyze blood and body fluid specimens in accordance with CLIA standards
- Correlate abnormal lab data with pathological conditions
- Investigate unexpected results and determine appropriate follow-up testing
Pre-Analytic & Post-Analytic Functions
- Perform specimen collection and processing
- Complete clerical duties and data entry
- Verify and accurately report laboratory test results
- Monitor and document quality control procedures
Laboratory Operations
- Maintain inventory of laboratory supplies and reagents
- Ensure proper functioning of equipment including:
- Refrigerators
- Freezers
- Centrifuges
- Maintain a safe and compliant laboratory environment
- Participate in performance improvement initiatives
Training & Education
- Assist in training laboratory staff including:
- Support clinical laboratory science student education
- Assist in evaluating new testing methodologies and instrumentation
Shift Information
- Full-Time Nights with rotating weekends
- Optional schedule: Thursday – Sunday night shifts
Required Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology or related science (required)
OR - Bachelor’s Degree with certification in a laboratory subspecialty
OR - “Grandfathered” Medical Technologist status under CLIA ‘88
Certifications
One of the following certifications is required:
- Medical Technologist (ASCP)
- CLS (NCA)
- BB (ASCP)
- C (ASCP)
- I (ASCP)
- H (ASCP)
- M (ASCP)
- Equivalent certification accepted
Experience
- Minimum 1+ year of recent Blood Bank experience (required)
- Experience must be within an acute care hospital laboratory setting
- Non-acute care experience will not be considered
For more details reach at
https://Aditi.sharma@navitashealth.com/
or Call / Text at 516-587-6677.About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.