Medical Laboratory Technician

Bryan Health; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Bryan Health is seeking a skilled Medical Laboratory Technician to perform high-complexity testing across multiple areas of the clinical laboratory. You will maintain accurate records, report results, and alert clinicians to critical values while following all policies and quality standards.

The role requires an Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, with MLT certification preferred, and the ability to work in blood bank, chemistry, hematology, microbiology, and serology/immunology

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology is required.
• MLT certification preferred.
• Ability to function in all areas of the clinical laboratory.
• Follows laboratory policies and procedures and maintains quality control.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-complexity testing.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records for statistics and billing.
• Report results and notify care team of critical values.
• Keep equipment and QC procedures up to date.
• Assist in training new employees and adhere to safety standards.

Skills

Quality control practices

Interdepartmental collaboration

Patient safety awareness

Documentation accuracy

Flexibility under stress

Education

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT)

Tools

Laboratory information systems (LIS)

Job description

Responsible for the processing of laboratory specimens and reporting of results in all areas of the clinical laboratory. Maintains laboratory records. Follows laboratory policies and procedures; maintains quality control practices in the Laboratory.

• Ability to function in all areas of the clinical laboratory: blood bank, chemistry, hematology, microbiology, serology/immunology.
• Responsible for performing high-complexity testing. Must have an Associate Degree as a MLT or CLT.
• Alters or adjusts methods and procedures for the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient.
• Performs quality control procedures, instrument maintenance and checks.
• Demonstrates knowledge of expected lab values for the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient.
• Notifies patient care unit and/or physician of critical lab values.
• Maintains accurate laboratory records on procedures performed for statistics and billing.
• Meets current documentation standards and policies.
• Interacts professionally with the Director of Clinical Laboratory, Pathologist and clinical laboratory personnel.
• Consults with other departments, as appropriate, to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Follows standard precautions at all times.
• Manages and operates laboratory equipment safely and correctly.
• Demonstrates knowledge of new testing methods, products, instrumentation; remains informed on all current technologies.
• Maintains current knowledge of hospital policy, HFAP, CLIA, state and other regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Demonstrates the value of team concept on a consistent basis.
• Assists in training of new employees, using standardize orientation materials.

Regulatory Requirements

• BLS required within 6 months of hire.
• Associate degree as a Medical Laboratory Technician required.
• MLT certification preferred.