Medical Technologist/Medical Lab Technician I - Laboratory - Full-time

Company: Providence Medical Center, Nebraska
Location: Wayne
Posted on: April 8, 2025

Job Description:

Work Status: Full-time - 40 Hours per week

All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application.
Shift Details: Monday through Friday - Rotating Weekends and Holidays - On-Call
Department: Laboratory

Job Summary We are looking for a skilled Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technician/Medical Technologist to perform routine and special laboratory tests with a focus on accuracy, quality control, and compliance with safety protocols. This role involves performing a variety of laboratory functions, from test analysis to equipment maintenance, while ensuring that results are accurately reported and communicated to healthcare providers.
Key Responsibilities
--- Laboratory Testing:
--- Perform routine and special tests in hematology, chemistry, serology, blood bank, urinalysis, bacteriology, parasitology, and coagulation.
--- Assist with bone marrow and fine needle aspirate procedures.
--- Recognize test inconsistencies and take corrective actions, seeking help from senior staff when necessary.
--- Communicate critical test results promptly to physicians or nurses.
--- Quality Control & Calibration:
--- Run quality control tests and maintain accurate records.
--- Take corrective action when quality control results fall outside acceptable limits.
--- Perform routine calibration, preventive maintenance, and troubleshoot lab instruments.
--- Document actions taken to resolve issues and report unresolved problems to the Director.
--- General Laboratory Support:
--- Perform specimen collection and processing as needed.
--- Support the operation of the clinical lab in the absence of the Director.
--- Ensure safety, cleanliness, and efficient operation of the laboratory.
--- Assist in inventory control and supply requisition.
--- Participate in quality assurance activities.
--- Cover emergency call as needed.
--- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Laboratory Services.
Competencies
--- Strong understanding of laboratory equipment, procedures, and techniques.
--- Basic knowledge of various specialty laboratory fields (e.g., blood typing, testing, cross-matching).
--- Familiar with anatomy, physics, and principles of equipment operation.
--- Ability to handle and send specimens to reference labs.
--- Strong communication skills and patient care knowledge.
Qualifications
--- Education:
--- Minimum of an associate's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science.
--- ASCP certification or equivalent nationally recognized certification preferred.
--- Categorical certification will restrict the individual to the discipline in which the certification is held.

Why Join Providence Medical Center?
--- Competitive salary and benefits package.
--- Opportunity for growth and professional development.
--- Join a collaborative team dedicated to quality patient care.

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