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Medical Laboratory Technologist

Schedule:
Work hours will be flexible including holidays, weekends, evenings, and on-call hours. Takes call rotation for 24 hours laboratory coverage. Must be able to respond within 30 minutes.

Reports To:
Medical Laboratory Supervisor

Position Summary: Responsible for the processing of laboratory specimens and reporting of results in all areas of the clinical laboratory. Maintains laboratory records. Follows laboratory policies and procedures; maintains quality control practices in the Laboratory to assure the highest degree of quality care can be maintained at all times.

Essential Functions:
• Ability to function in all areas of the clinical laboratory: blood bank, chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, coagulation, microbiology, serology/immunology.
• Responsible for performing moderate and high complexity testing.
• Alters or adjusts methods and procedures for the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient.
• Performs quality control procedures and instrument checks.
• Demonstrates knowledge of expected lab values for the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient.
• Notifies patient care unit and/or physician of critical lab values.
• Maintains accurate laboratory records on procedures performed for statistics and billing.
• Meets current documentation standards and policies.
• Interacts professionally with the Director of Clinical Laboratory, Pathologist and clinical laboratory personnel.
• Consults with other departments, as appropriate, to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Follows standard precautions at all times.
• Manages and operates laboratory equipment safely and correctly.
• Demonstrates knowledge of new testing methods, products, instrumentation; remains informed on all current technologies.
• Maintains current knowledge of hospital policy, state and other regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations
• Demonstrates the value of team concept on a consistent basis.

Education/Experience:
• Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (or equivalent), Chemistry or Biology.
• Medical Laboratory Science Certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) preferred
• Two years laboratory experience preferred
• Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Basic computer knowledge.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Additional Information
Position Type : Pool/PRN/Per Diem
Shift : Other

Contact Information
Human Resources
Human Resources Department
102 W. 9th Street
Neligh, NE 68756
Email: hr@amhne.org
Phone: 402-887-6377
Fax: 402-887-6397

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