Medical Lab Technician

Brodstonehospital; California (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Brodstonehospital is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician in California, MO. The role includes performing complex laboratory testing, blood collection, and quality control. Ideal candidates should have an Associates Degree and 1-2 years of lab experience. Required certifications include a valid driver's license and BLS certification within three months of employment. Join Brodstone Healthcare and make a positive impact on rural Nebraska!

Qualifications

• Requires Associates Degree.
• Preferred 1-2 years experience in laboratory setting.
• Current Drivers License and BLS certification required within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform all complexities of testing in the clinical laboratory.
• Draw blood and perform clinical laboratory analysis.
• Participate in quality control and orientation of new personnel.

Skills

Blood collection techniques

Clinical laboratory analysis

Quality control

Safety and infection control policies

Education

Associates Degree

Job description

## Description**JOB SUMMARY:*** The medical laboratory technician performs all complexities of testing in the clinical laboratory to provide data for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. The medical lab technician will help with restocking of lab supplies and some lab billing as assigned.**PRIMARY JOB DUTIES:**1. Adheres to Brodstone Healthcare’s Mission, Vision and Values.2. Adheres to Brodstone Healthcare’s Standards of Behavior.3. Draws blood from patients (adults, children or infants) by venipuncture or capillary puncture as per procedure.4. After training and authorization performs blood collection for arterial blood.5. Performs clinical laboratory analysis of body fluids such as blood, urine and spinal fluid.6. Performs blood type, antibody screen and compatibility tests for transfusion purposes.7. Analyzes test results, enters test results in computerized report formats and calls results according to laboratory policies for critical values.8. Performs quality control studies to ensure accuracy of clinical data.9. Performs routine preventative maintenance on assigned instruments and equipment according to established schedules and procedure.10. Verifies instrument functioning by checking and calibrating specific laboratory instruments and documents data.11. Records on instrument logs any repairs, replacement and maintenance performed on equipment.12. Participates in orientation of new personnel.13. Follows all safety and infection control policies as prescribed in hospital and laboratory policies/procedures.14. Performs the duties of a Phlebotomist or a Medical Laboratory Assistant as needed.15. Performs high, moderate and waived complexity testing.16. Attends and participates in departmental meetings / in-services, Brodstone Healthcare quality improvement program, etc.17. Performs other duties as assigned.## Qualifications**EDUCATION:*** Required + Associates Degree**EXPERIENCE:*** Preferred + 1-2 Years in laboratory setting**CERTIFICATE, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:*** **Required** + Current Drivers License + BLS certification within 3 months of employment* **Preferred** + MT / MLS (ASCP) or equivalent certification completed within 6 months of employment.*Join Brodstone Healthcare and have a lasting impact on Rural Nebraska!*