Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System
At Nebraska Methodist Health System we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. Its helping families grow by making each delivery special conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch going above and beyond for a patients needs or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.

Job Summary:

Location: Methodist Fremont Hospital
Address: 450 E 23rd St. - Fremont NE

Work Schedule: Night Shift rotating 7 days on/7 days off schedule.

Biweekly rotation from Wednesday-Tuesday
Wed/Thu/Fri/Sat hours are 8p-6:30a
Sun/Mon/Tue hours are 6p-6:30s
Following Wed-Tue off

Benefits Eligibility: This position is eligible for full time benefits.

Nebraska Methodist Health System Inc. is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist I for Methodist Fremont Health to perform venipuncture collection of blood specimens from patients. Prepare biological specimens for laboratory analysis. Conduct diagnostic laboratory tests that are important in detecting analyzing and treating a wide variety of diseases and medical conditions. Conduct chemical analysis of body fluids including blood urine or spinal fluid to determine presence of normal or abnormal components. Enter data from analysis of medical tests or clinical results into computer for storage. Analyze laboratory findings to check the accuracy of the results. Communicate test or assessment results to medical professionals. Select and prepare specimens and media for cell cultures using aseptic technique and knowledge of medium components and cell requirements. Operate calibrate and maintain equipment (and document calibration and maintenance) used in quantitative or qualitative analysis such as spectrophotometers calorimeters flame photometers or computer-controlled analyzers. Establish or monitor quality assurance programs or activities to ensure the accuracy of laboratory results. Complete and document quality control and compliance with PPE guidelines. Complete training required including mandatory and/or CE programs maintain knowledge and compliance with regulatory and accreditation agencies. Follow organizations mission vision core values and policies.

Ask your recruiter/hiring manager about the following incentives that may be available for this position:
Sign-on bonus
Tuition reimbursement
Shift differentials & other financial incentives
Tuition assistance
Academic sponsorship with Methodist College
Free parking

Responsibilities:

Essential Job Functions

1. Perform duties of a Medical Laboratory Scientist.

• Accurately perform evaluate appropriateness and report tests/analyses requested on patient specimens on all assigned routine benches.
• Utilizes time efficiently to complete assignments and assist coworkers.
• Quality control is completed and documented 100% of the time.
• Calibration is completed and documented 100% of the time.
• Routine maintenance is completed and documented 100% of the time.
• Compliant per PPE guidelines 100% of the time.
• Accommodates patient and laboratory needs by professionally responding to requests for flexibility in duties schedules and staffing.

2. Document orientation training and education to ensure employee competence provide excellent services and meet accreditation requirements by effective verbal or written communication.

• Organizational and department competencies are completed 100% of the time.
• Evidence that new procedures and major procedure revisions are read and understood.

3. Maintains knowledge of regulatory and accreditation agency requirements and in quality assurance activities.

• Proficiency testing is completed as assigned and submitted by the deadline.
• Assists technical coordinator or section leader with problem resolution and follow up reports for proficiency tests as requested.
• Assists with the completion of quality control and Quality Assurance activities.
• Achieves section/organization quality goals.

Schedule:

Night Shift rotating 7 days on/7 days off schedule.

Biweekly rotation from Wednesday-Tuesday
Wed/Thu/Fri/Sat hours are 8p-6:30a
Sun/Mon/Tue hours are 6p-6:30s
Following Wed-Tue off

Job Description:

Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Medical Laboratory Science or Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology required.
• or
• Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree with a Certificate from a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) accredited Medical Laboratory Science (MLS)/Medical Technology (MT)/Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) program required.

Experience

• 1 year of experience in applicable section of laboratory is preferred.

License/Certifications

• Current Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent required within 6 months of hire (or previously qualified or could have qualified as a technologist under CFR 493.1491 on or before February 28 1992) or will be demoted to a non-certified position.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Knowledge of medications and treatments used in patient care required.
• Skilled in critical thinking for determining alternative solutions or solving problems required.
• Strong verbal communication skills for positive interaction with staff and customers required.
• Skilled in operating a computer including a computer mouse and keyboard required.
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions required.
• Able to work in a diverse environment required.
• Able to work as a team required.
• Able to keep patient information confidential required.
• Able to read write and comprehend various written reports and documents required.

Physical Requirements

Weight Demands

• Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.

Physical Activity

• Occasionally Performed (1%-33%):
  • Crawling
  • Sitting
• Frequently Performed (34%-66%):
  • Climbing
  • Carrying
  • Crouching
  • Keyboarding/typing
  • Kneeling
  • Stooping/bending
  • Twisting
• Constantly Performed (67%-100%):
  • Balancing
  • Distinguish colors
  • Grasping
  • Hearing
  • Lifting
  • Pulling/Pushing
  • Reaching
  • Repetitive Motions
  • Seeing/Visual
  • Speaking/talking
  • Standing
  • Walking

Job Hazards

• Not Related: - Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (BBF)
• Rare (1-33%):
  • Chemical agents (Toxic Corrosive Flammable Latex)
  • Physical hazards (noise temperature lighting wet floors outdoors sharps) (more than ordinary office environment)
  • Explosives (pressurized gas)
• Occasionally (34%-66%): - Mechanical moving parts/vibrations
• Frequent (67%-100%):
  • Equipment/Machinery/Tools
  • Electrical Shock/Static
  • Radiation Alpha Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-ray Cat Scan Gamma Knife etc)
  • Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet visible light infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means)

About Methodist:

Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa more than 30 clinic locations a nursing and allied health college and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891 service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance health education outreach to our diverse communities and populations and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.

Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex age national origin disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or any other classification protected by Federal state or local law.