Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community! St. Mary’s Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference. Our passion to develop and maintain a culture where our staff and providers feel valued, engaged, and respected has led to our ability to consistently deliver exceptional patient care to our community and be the place you want to work.

St. Mary’s Medical Center, a 2020 Watson Health Top 100 Hospital, is a faith-based, 137-bed acute care hospital providing a wide range of services, including 24-hour Emergency Department, Surgical Services, Acute Rehabilitation Services, Interventional Cardiology, and outpatient services. St. Mary's Medical Center has provided high-quality compassionate care to the residents of Blue Springs and Eastern Jackson County for more than 40 years.

St. Mary's, one of Kansas City’s best kept secrets, offers patients the best of both worlds--a warm, caring environment, close to home, providing the wide range of services and expertise typically found in much larger facilities. We’ve received the Healthgrades “Patient Safety Excellence Award 7 year in a row and are regularly recognized by Leapfrog Group with an “A” safety grade.

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We are seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician (Days), also referred to as a Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) at St Mary’s Medical Center a member of Prime Healthcare at Blue Springs, MO. The Medical Lab Tech (MLT) processes specimens, performs routine and specialized tests, and ensures the accuracy of results. They maintain laboratory equipment, adhere to safety protocols, and collaborate with healthcare professionals to support patient diagnosis and treatment. Additionally, MLTs handle record-keeping and troubleshooting within the lab.

Bonus Options: up to $10,000 (Paid out as stipends every 90 days)

Shift’s Available:  Days (5% weekend differential in pay)

Employment Type: Full-Time

**If you have experience as a Medical Lab Technician (MLT), Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT), or Laboratory Technician (LT) you are encouraged to apply for this position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• collect, process, and prepare specimens such as blood, urine, and other bodily fluids for analysis
• perform routine and specialized tests to analyze specimens and provide data on patient health, which may include tests in hematology, chemistry, and other areas
• interpret lab test results and ensure accuracy, you may also enter data into laboratory information systems and prepare reports for healthcare providers
• follow quality control procedures to ensure the accuracy and reliability of laboratory test results, this may involve calibrating and maintaining laboratory equipment and performing routine maintenance tasks
• adhere to hospital policies, safety regulations, and accreditation standards, which could include maintaining a clean and organized work environment and using personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
• occasionally interact with patients, particularly when collecting specimens, and explain procedures to ensure patient comfort and cooperation

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING 

• Current and Valid State License if the laboratory is located in a state where required
• ASCP certification, or equivalent, required
• Associates Degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or completion of coursework in a program for MLT
• 3 years of hospital laboratory work experience preferred

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