Laboratory Technician | PRN

Position Highlights

Prior laboratory experience is required since this is a PRN position. PRN Schedule: Monday - Friday Days from 8am to 5pm. Work as needed. You may be scheduled to work either 4 hours or 8 hour shifts.

Responsible for

• Expeditious and accurate performance of routine clinical laboratory tests
• Record keeping
• Preventative maintenance of laboratory equipment
• Troubleshooting of laboratory equipment and procedures
• Reviewing, researching, interpreting and reporting data
• Distinguishing between normal and abnormal clinical parameters
• Identifying patients before specimen collection
• Explaining the collection procedure and providing necessary preparation and collection instructions to patients
• Collecting, receiving and transporting blood and other specimens from clinic patients following accepted standards of practice
• Performing phlebotomy and other specimen collection procedures in a competent manner that does not result in the need for repeat collections or valid complaints from patients or clients
• Implementing and monitoring laboratory inventory and control program
• Assuming responsibility for resource utilization (supplies and equipment) in department
• Participating in quality assurance program
• Recommending corrective action for problems identified
• Reviewing policies and reading procedures as scheduled
• Absorbing and participating in inspections

Essential Qualifications

• The individual must be able to work the hours specified.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.

Commitment to Avera

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Required Education, License/Certification, Or Work Experience

• Associate's Transcript showing completion of Medical Laboratory Technician degree or Technical Certificate Transcript showing completion of Medical Laboratory Technician degree
• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT) within 1 Year or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) within 1 Year

Preferred Education, License/Certification, Or Work Experience

• 1-3 years Related experience and/or training