MLT or MLS - Laboratory - Full time - Weekender Shift

Best Care • Fremont, NE

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Conducts diagnostic laboratory tests that are important in detecting, analyzing, and treating a wide variety of diseases and medical conditions. This position is located at Methodist Fremont Health Hospital, 450 E 23rd St., Fremont, Nebraska. The schedule is three 12-hour shifts per week, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., with holiday and weekend coverage requirements.

The employee performs technician duties, accurately performs and evaluates requested tests on patient specimens, completes and documents quality control, calibration, and routine maintenance, and helps achieve laboratory quality goals. The role includes identifying and following up on problems, responding professionally to requests for flexibility, documenting training and competency, assisting with staff training, and supporting inspections, proficiency testing, quality assurance, records, and procedure-manual maintenance.

Nebraska Methodist Health System describes its culture as focused on exceptional care and offers competitive pay, benefits, and a supportive work environment. Shift differentials and other financial incentives, tuition assistance, academic sponsorship with Methodist College, and free parking may be available; candidates are advised to ask their recruiter or hiring manager about these incentives.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) science.
• One of the following: certificate from a NAACLS-accredited MLT program; completion of an official U.S. military medical laboratory procedures training course of at least 50 weeks and service in the Medical Laboratory Specialist (Lab Technician) enlisted occupational specialty; or prior qualification as a technician under 493.1491 on or before February 28, 1992.
• Current Medical Lab Technician (MLT) or MLS certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or equivalent, is required within six months of hire. Lack of certification or equivalent after six months results in demotion to a non-certified technician position.
• Knowledge of medications and treatments used in patient care.
• Critical-thinking skills to determine alternative solutions or solve problems.
• Strong verbal communication skills for positive interaction with staff and customers.
• Ability to operate a computer, including a mouse and keyboard.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work in a diverse environment and as part of a team.
• Ability to keep patient information confidential.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend written reports and documents.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in an applicable section of a clinical laboratory is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties of a Technician.
• Accurately perform tests and analyses requested on patient specimens, evaluate their appropriateness, and report results.
• Use time efficiently to complete assignments and assist coworkers.
• Complete and document quality control 100% of the time.
• Complete and document calibration 100% of the time.
• Complete and document routine maintenance 100% of the time.
• Achieve section and organizational quality goals.
• Comply with PPE guidelines 100% of the time.
• Identify problems and promptly follow up with the Supervisor, Laboratory Director, or Medical Director(s) to ensure accurate, timely laboratory services, using critical thinking and decisive judgment.
• Respond professionally to requests for flexibility in duties, schedules, and staffing to accommodate patient and laboratory needs.
• Document orientation, training, and education to support employee competence, service quality, and accreditation requirements.
• Complete organizational and department competencies 100% of the time.
• Read and understand new procedures and major procedure revisions.
• Assist in training new and existing staff, including reviewing and completing orientation and skill/training checklists.
• Assist with and participate in inspections, proficiency testing, and quality assurance activities; maintain records and prepare and update section policies and procedures according to accrediting-agency requirements and provided protocols.
• Complete assigned proficiency testing and submit it by the deadline.
• Assist with CAP checklist responses in preparation for assigned on-site or self-inspections.
• Assist with review and revision of procedure manuals as assigned.
• Assist the Supervisor with problem resolution and proficiency-test follow-up reports as requested.
• Assist with quality control and quality assurance activities.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Excellent benefits
• Shift differentials and other financial incentives, including Weekender Premium Pay, may be available
• Tuition assistance may be available
• Academic sponsorship with Methodist College may be available
• Free parking may be available
• Great work environment where employees are valued

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree