Medical Lab Tech/ MT

Cozad Community Hospital•Cozad, NE

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Lab Technician or Medical Technologist is responsible for the analysis of laboratory specimens and subsequent result reporting according to laboratory protocol and procedures in accordance with the philosophy, goals, and objectives of Cozad Community Health System. Essential Duties and Responsibilities This description intends to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Allied Sciences and graduate from an approved school of Medical Technology. Associates Degree in Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Ability to perform moderately complex and highly complex testing accurately.
Medical Technologist (MT) certification or Medical Lab Technician (MLT) certification required
Current Laboratory AMT or ASCP certification or equivalent
Basic Life Support (CPR)

Nice To Haves

Experience in clinical lab setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received in the laboratory, following established protocols and procedures, and verifies results prior to reporting.
Reports results within time limits for test procedures and results tests for stats, abnormal, critical values and other categories defined by laboratory procedures.
Follows all established procedures for laboratory quality control and reports discrepancies to Laboratory Department Head.
Records accurate test results, enters into patient charts accurately, and maintains working knowledge of all phases of laboratory work.
Performs daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed maintenance on instruments and equipment as appropriate. Performs required calibration of equipment.
Troubleshoots instruments, equipment, reagents, and specimens when problems occur. Notifies Department Head if unable to resolve issues.
Performs EKGs and maintenance on EKG machine as needed.
Follows the hospital exposure control, bloodborne and airborne pathogen plans.
Follows all HIPAA guidelines and promotes and ensures patient safety.
Fulfills mission statement by performing job duties with a high level of customer service while contributing to a positive and professional environment.
Special projects and other duties as assigned.