What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Laboratory Technician position at Ozarks Community Hospital?
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Ozarks Community Hospital (OCH) has an immediate opening for a full-time Clinical Laboratory Technician/Medical Laboratory Technician to join our Team.
Ozarks Community Hospital is a safety-net healthcare provider headquartered in Gravette, Arkansas, serving both urban and rural communities throughout the Ozarks. Our facilities include a hospital located in Gravette, Arkansas and a number of satellite clinics located in Southwest Missouri and Northwest Arkansas.
Ozarks Community Hospital takes great pride in providing patients accredited Patient-Centered Medical Homes through a dozen rural health clinics and as part of a broader range of specialty services located in its two provider-based clinics in Gravette, Arkansas and Springfield, Missouri.
Our Mission: Ozarks Community Hospital and clinics are dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare and preventive services to all patients in an atmosphere of compassion, respect, and dignity, with a commitment to care for the underserved and to improve access to care.
Job Summary: Under the supervision of the Laboratory Manager and technical guidance of the Pathologist, the Clinical Laboratory Technician/Medical Laboratory Technician is responsible for independently obtaining, registering, and testing patient samples, as well as delivering results to healthcare providers in a hospital laboratory setting. They also contribute to the general upkeep of the laboratory, including maintenance of equipment and supplies. Additionally, the technician must demonstrate competency in performing, troubleshooting, and accurately reporting all routine clinical laboratory tests and procedures with general supervision. They may also assist in training other personnel as needed. The technician is expected to interpret data based on knowledge of physiological conditions affecting test results, recognize issues, identify causes, and implement solutions.
Benefits:
- Eligibility for health, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) plan; life insurance; short-term disability; flexible spending accounts; and many other elective benefits subject to plan terms.
- Paid time off (PTO) earned on an accrual basis, up to 3.5 weeks per year based on a 40 hour work week.
- Company paid holidays.
Requirements:
- Current certification as a Clinical Laboratory Technician or Medical Laboratory Technician through NCA, ASCP, AMT or exam eligible. (Employees with Military Degrees are exempt.)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
OCH is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $30.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Night shift
Ability to Commute:
- Gravette, AR 72736 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Gravette, AR 72736: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30
