Medical Lab Technician-Night Shift

Mary Lanning Healthcare•Hastings, NE

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Night Shift The Medical Lab Technician (MLT) under general supervision will perform chemical, microscopic and bacteriological tests to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease. Collect specimens from patients as ordered, analyze specimens, and record results as well as communicate same with appropriate hospital staff and collaborate with other departments to integrate lab services in patient care. Adjust test procedures for specific patient requirements (adult, geriatric, pediatric), interpret data to identify age-specific needs for patient care, and report abnormal or unusual test results. Monitor lab equipment and tests results produced, provide technical guidance, and evaluate new testing methods and procedures. Perform routine preventive maintenance on assigned equipment per established schedule; verify instrument functioning, checking and calibrating specific lab instruments; and document data and record any repairs, replacement and maintenance in instrument logs. Ensure standards of quality of control are maintained, monitor staff compliance with quality control and safety and governmental regulatory standards, and inform director of any problems with compliance program. Perform quality control studies to ensure accuracy of clinical procedure / data and adhere to clinical quality control standards. Conduct periodic checks to ensure availability and quality of chemicals, regulate supply inventories, and make purchasing requisitions. Respond to stat orders as required. Assist with orientation of new employees and medical technology students. Attend and participate in departmental meetings, in-services, and quality improvement program. Welcome to Mary Lanning Healthcare Built on a tradition of caring, Mary Lanning Healthcare is in its 100th year of providing quality healthcare for residents of the central Nebraska area. We continue to grow and expand, working to provide patient-centered care in a positive environment, while implementing some of the newest technologies available. In addition, the recent Century Project construction propelled your hospital into the future. The project is just another example of how Mary Lanning Healthcare strives to provide the best care possible for central Nebraska now and into the future.

Requirements

Associate Degree or equivalent in Medical Lab Technician.
Certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) within 12 months of employment.

Responsibilities

Perform chemical, microscopic and bacteriological tests to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease.
Collect specimens from patients as ordered, analyze specimens, and record results as well as communicate same with appropriate hospital staff and collaborate with other departments to integrate lab services in patient care.
Adjust test procedures for specific patient requirements (adult, geriatric, pediatric), interpret data to identify age-specific needs for patient care, and report abnormal or unusual test results.
Monitor lab equipment and tests results produced, provide technical guidance, and evaluate new testing methods and procedures.
Perform routine preventive maintenance on assigned equipment per established schedule; verify instrument functioning, checking and calibrating specific lab instruments; and document data and record any repairs, replacement and maintenance in instrument logs.
Ensure standards of quality of control are maintained, monitor staff compliance with quality control and safety and governmental regulatory standards, and inform director of any problems with compliance program.
Perform quality control studies to ensure accuracy of clinical procedure / data and adhere to clinical quality control standards.
Conduct periodic checks to ensure availability and quality of chemicals, regulate supply inventories, and make purchasing requisitions.
Respond to stat orders as required.
Assist with orientation of new employees and medical technology students.
Attend and participate in departmental meetings, in-services, and quality improvement program.