Medical Lab Technician I
Ogallala, Nebraska – Banner Ogallala Community Hospital
About the role
This 24-hour-per-week Medical Lab Technician position performs waived and non-waived tests as defined by CLIA ’88 in an accurate and timely manner with supervision. The role assists with department compliance with all pertinent laboratory accrediting agencies and regulatory requirements (e.g., CLIA ’88, JCAHO, CAP, OSHA). Personnel report to the department supervisor. May be responsible for the collection, receipt, and processing of biological specimens into the laboratory.
Responsibilities
- Performs testing accurately and timely according to established policies and performance standards.
- Responsible for startup, calibration, and accuracy of procedures and instrumentation.
- Exercises independent judgment and identifies appropriate resources in performance of assigned duties.
- Demonstrates comprehension of theory and clinical relevance of testing.
- Resolves routine operational and technical problems; demonstrates problem resolution and decision-making skills.
- Demonstrates knowledge of computer systems used in the department and performs basic troubleshooting of computer problems.
- Complies with accrediting agency and regulatory requirements related to area of responsibility.
- Ensures validity of abnormal patient and/or QC results for testing; ensures accuracy of test results.
- Participates in detecting and documenting occurrences that deviate from defined procedures; resolves and follows through on identified problems.
- Meets department standards for productivity and quality.
- Ensures appropriate use of supplies and materials; assists with inventory management and efficient utilization of reagents and supplies.
- Provides input toward opportunities for improvements in financial performance to decrease costs, improve productivity, and improve service.
- Self-directed and motivated to contribute to projects identified by the supervisor; seeks opportunities to identify projects relating to department needs.
- Actively trains laboratory personnel; performs well in supervisor’s absence and provides guidance on pre-analytical, waived, and non-waived testing issues.
- Completes all required training modules.
- Communicates courteously, professionally, effectively, and accurately with internal and external customers; resolves communication issues.
- Utilizes appropriate resources for problem solving; demonstrates good verbal and written communication skills.
- Promotes positive communications that enhance teamwork; attends and participates in staff meetings.
- Processes and prepares patient samples as required, including:
- Specimen collection
- General laboratory specimen processing
- Referral laboratory processing
Requirements
Applicant must meet one of the following criteria to qualify:
- Associate degree in a laboratory science (chemical or biological science) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution, or
- Bachelor’s degree in chemical or biological science (transcripts will be reviewed to determine eligibility), or
- Equivalent laboratory training and experience meeting the requirements defined in the CLIA regulation 42CFR493.1489, or
- Meet other criteria defined in 42CFR493.1489 or 42CFR493.1491 (including US military medical laboratory procedures training courses).
Individuals working in the state of Nevada or California are required to maintain their certification throughout their time in position. Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF (International Education Research Foundation) or other nationally recognized credentialing agency for review to determine eligibility and translated diploma. Demonstrated competency in phlebotomy in departments where applicable.
Preferred Qualifications
- MLT certification (ASCP, AMT, HEW, AAB).
- Basic knowledge of specimen requirements and medical terminology.
- Previous experience with phlebotomy and processing.
- Additional related education and/or experience.
Schedule
24 hours per week, day shift.