Medical Laboratory Technician/ Technologist

Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System•Winnebago, NE

75d•$25 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves performing laboratory testing for the WCHS laboratory. The role requires providing technical support by performing analyses, tests, and procedures that assist in the prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of diseases, under the direct supervision of the Laboratory Manager. Responsibilities include accessioning/ordering tests in the Laboratory Information Systems (LIS), processing specimens, operating, maintaining, and calibrating equipment, performing basic troubleshooting, and maintaining documentation according to regulatory agencies. The position requires adherence to sterilization and infection control procedures due to regular exposure to infectious clinical specimens. The candidate must demonstrate excellent customer service skills and proficiency in all laboratory sections performing analytical testing on patient specimens.

Requirements

Medical Laboratory Technician – Must have graduated from an approved school of Medical Technology/Laboratory Science with an Associate’s degree and be certified/registered by one of the following agencies: MLT(ASCP), MLT(AMT), CLT(NCA).
Medical Technologist – Must have graduated from an approved school of Medical Technology/Laboratory Science with a bachelor’s degree and be certified/registered by one of the following agencies: MT(ASCP), MT(AMT), CLS(NCA).
Knowledge of hospital laboratory practices, including infection control requirements, chemical and biological hazards.
Knowledge of governmental and regulating policies and standards.
Competency in specimen acquisition
Must possess the ability to read, write, and speak the English language fluently.
Must be able to continually and effectively employ professional verbal and written communications skills.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one year of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate the Winnebago Tribe’s core mission, vision, and values
Under the direct supervision of the Laboratory Manager, the MT/MLT provides technical support by performing analyses, tests, and procedures that assist in the prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of diseases.
Accessioning/ ordering tests in the Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) and processing specimens with referral to the reference laboratories.
Operates, maintains, and calibrates the equipment used to ensure it is operating efficiently and providing accurate results
Performs basic troubleshooting as needed
Maintain documentation according to regulatory agencies and write laboratory policies and procedures.
Exposure to infectious clinical specimens on a regular basis, so adherence to sterilization and infection control procedures is required.
This position is responsible for using his/her skill, accuracy, proficiency and dedication to work in all laboratory sections performing analytical testing on patient's specimens.
Candidate must demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
Specimen acquisition