Medical Laboratory Scientist - MLS or Medical Laboratory Technician - MLT

Memorial Health Care Systems - Seward; Seward (NE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning Critical Access Hospital is seeking a dedicated Medical Laboratory Scientist or Technician to join their dynamic team. This full-time role involves performing essential laboratory tests and analyses to aid in patient diagnosis and treatment. Enjoy a supportive work environment while utilizing your skills in specimen collection, laboratory operations, and quality assurance. With competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, this opportunity provides a chance to make a meaningful impact in healthcare. If you're ready to contribute to a strong team and grow your career in a vital field, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Health Savings Account

Paid Time Off

Retirement plan with employer match

Dental & Vision

Onsite Child Care

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Voluntary life, accident and critical illness insurance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree for MLS or Associate's degree for MLT from an accredited college.
• Registration with ASCP required.

Responsibilities

• Collect specimens and perform laboratory tests on patient samples.
• Operate and maintain laboratory instruments, ensuring quality control.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Multitasking

Independent Work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science

Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

Tools

Laboratory Instruments

Laboratory Information System

Job description

Memorial Health Care Systems, an award-winning Critical Access Hospital in Seward, NE is seeking a Full-Time Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT). This is a day position with one on-call or evening shift per week, including 1 of 7 weekends and rotating holidays.

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.

• Medical Laboratory Scientist - Bachelor's degree (B. A.) or Medical Laboratory Technician – Associates' degree, from an accredited college.
  
  

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Valid driver’s license with clean record. Registration with American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP).

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• High Deductible Health Plan with Health Savings Account
• Employer provided HSA contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement plan with immediate employer match
• Dental & Vision
• Onsite Child Care
• Employer provided Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Employer provided Life Insurance
• Voluntary life, accident and critical illness insurance
  
  

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