Medical Lab Technician

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:

Responsibilities:

Essential Job Functions

Performs and documents quality control activities to ensure accuracy of test results by following guidelines set by instrument manufacturers and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA).

• CONTROLS ARE RUN DAILY 100% OF TIME.
• CONTROLS ARE DOCUMENTED DAILY 98% OF TIME.

Performs phlebotomy as prescribed by clinic guidelines to obtain specimens from patients by following standardized procedures.

• NO MORE THAN 4 PATIENT COMPLAINTS PER YEAR.
• 98% OF SPECIMENS ARE DRAWN IN PROPER CONTAINER LESS THAN 95% PROBLEMS WITH SPECIMEN INTEGRITY.

Prepares specimens to be processed in-house or sent out by labeling specimens accurately separating specimens for processing accurately filling out requisitions and entering information into the computer.

• 98% OF SPECIMENS ARE LABELED ACCORDING TO WRITTEN CRITERIA.
• 97% OF DATA IS ENTERED CORRECTLY IN THE COMPUTER.
• 97% ACCURACY IN PROCESSING SPECIMENS AND PAPERWORK

Analyze specimens to obtain information for diagnosis by performing necessary tests according to standardized procedures.

• ANALYZES SPECIMENS ACCORDING TO PROCEDURES WITH LESS THAN 3 ERRORS PER YEAR.

Maintains proper documentation of laboratory activities to ensure quality testing integrity by confirming test results interpreting data based on knowledge of technique and following guidelines for quality assurance.

• DOCUMENTS LAB ACTIVITY PROPERLY 95%.
• FOLLOWS WRITTEN QUALITY ASSURANCE GUIDELINES 95% OF TIME.
• INTERPRETS DATA CORRECTLY 97% OF TIME.

Performs proficiency tests to meet Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations by running unknown test samples on a quarterly basis.

• PERFORMS PROFICIENCY TESTING AS DESIGNATED 99% OF TIME.

Provides appropriate care specific to the age of the patient to ensure understanding and comfort level of treatment as outlined in the Age Specific Criteria.

Schedule:

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 730am to 430pm

Job Description:

Job Requirements

Education

• Associates degree in Medical Lab Technician required.

Experience

• 6 months to 1 year of experience as a Medical Lab Technician preferred

License/Certifications

• Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist () preferred.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Knowledge of chemistry techniques
• Knowledge of Health Regulations
• Knowledge of clinic lab testing
• Skill in analyzing information and documentation
• Ability to be detail oriented

Physical Requirements

Weight Demands

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

Physical Activity

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

Job Hazards

• Not Related:
  • Explosives (pressurized gas)
  • 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)
  • Mechanical moving parts/vibrations
• Occasionally (34%-66%): - Equipment/Machinery/Tools
• Frequent (67%-100%):
  • Chemical agents (Toxic Corrosive Flammable Latex)
  • Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (BBF)
  • Physical hazards (noise temperature lighting wet floors outdoors sharps) (more than ordinary office environment)
• Note: Safety Officer can assist with identification of job hazards

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.