What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Laboratory Scientist - MLS or Medical Laboratory Technician - MLT position at Memorial Health Care Systems?
Job Description
Job Description
Memorial Health Care Systems, an award-winning Critical Access Hospital in Seward, NE is seeking a Full-Time, Night Shift Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT). This is a night position working from 8 : 00 PM to 6 : 00 AM, Monday through Thursday with no weekends, no holidays and no on-call.
This position is responsible for Emergency room and In-patient laboratory services (including phlebotomy), as well as maintenance tasks, calibration verifications and quality control for much of the department.
The ideal candidate must have excellent customer service and communication skills, be able to multitask and have the ability to work independently. This is an opportunity to work with a strong, dedicated health care team while earning a competitive wage and benefits package.
SUMMARY : Performs medical laboratory tests, procedures, experiments, and analyses to provide data for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.
- Collects specimens from patients using appropriate techniques and protocols.
- Performs laboratory tests on all patient specimens. Records test results in the laboratory information system and follows procedures for the reporting of patient results to physicians.
- Operates laboratory instruments and performs preventative maintenance on instruments. Calibrates and troubleshoots laboratory equipment.
- Participates in proficiency testing and maintains quality assurance and quality control programs.
- Prepares reagents according to manufacturer’s instructions.
- Communicates non-routine laboratory problems to the supervisor.
- Cooperates with other health care professionals to maintain good working relationships throughout the organization.
QUALIFICATIONS : The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and or / ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS : Valid driver’s license with clean record. Registration with American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP).
Benefits :
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