Medical Laboratory Technician/ Medical Technician (Henderson)

Henderson Care Center Inc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to a $7,500 hire-on bonus.

Loan forgiveness benefits

Job summary

Henderson Health Care Services is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to join our hospital and clinic network in Henderson, NE. You will perform testing across laboratory departments, maintain quality control, and document results accurately.

The ideal candidate has an AS degree in medical technology or equivalent (MT/MLT), with BS in related sciences preferred; ASCP certification is a plus. We offer a competitive salary, benefits, a $7,500 hire-on bonus, and loan forgiveness options.

Qualifications

• Associate in Science in medical technology or equivalent; BS in related science preferred.
• ASCP certification preferred.
• MLT/MT certification is required or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Maintains quality control procedures and preventive maintenance.
• Performs testing across laboratory departments in a timely manner.
• Responds to emergency laboratory calls after hours with a 20-minute response time.
• Documents results and ensures accuracy of patient records.
• Maintains safety and confidentiality in accordance with policies.

Skills

Time management

On-call

Quality control

Documentation

Safety

Education

Associate in Science in Medical Technology

Bachelor of Science in related science

ASCP certification

Job description

Medical Laboratory Technician/ Medical Technician

About HHCS

Henderson Health Care Services is a full-service Critical Care Hospital, Long Term Care, and Family Clinic in Henderson & Sutton, NE. We are professional, fast-paced, collaborative and our goal is to provide the greatest healthcare option to Henderson, Sutton and surrounding area patients while maintaining a family-based culture.

Job Responsibilities:

• -Demonstrates the ability to set priorities.
• -Responds to changes in work as necessary; continually uses time to departmental advantage.
• -Completes work assigned during shift without sacrificing quality of care.
• -Maintains standards in ER, timed, and STAT testing.
• -Documents quality control procedures and preventive maintenance procedures performed.
• -Verifies the name of tube or specimen with requisition, and investigates abnormal results.
• -Consults with appropriate personnel when test findings are abnormal and when difficulties are encountered in testing.
• -Correlates laboratory methods, procedures, and patient test results with age‑specific population criteria.
• -Correlates test results with diagnoses, and questions incompatible results.
• -Maintains clean and safe working environment. Practices and supports safety in the workplace.
• -Writes legibly and accurately, with complete documentation.
• -Ensures that supplies are available, and notifies appropriate personnel when low.
• -Demonstrates broad knowledge of all laboratory departments. Demonstrates ability to work in all areas.
• -Responds to emergency laboratory call after regular working day to include weekends and holidays when on-call with a response time of 20 minutes.
• -Performs work according to established policies and procedures.
• -Performs testing in a timely manner.
• -Performs duties in an independent manner with little or no direct supervision required.
• -Regularly helps others; performs duties that need to be performed, especially when unassigned.
• -Maintain records that demonstrate proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples.
• -Identify and correct problems that may affect test performance and either correct problems or notify technical consultant, clinical consultant, or laboratory director.
• -Follow dress code policy.
• -Maintains confidentiality of all pertinent information in accordance with the Privacy Act and our own Employee Handbook.
• -Abide by employee immunization/vaccination policies.
• -Performs all other duties as assigned by the Laboratory Supervisor

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Associate in Science degree in medical technology or equivalent with previous experience preferred (MLT) or Bachelor of Science degree in medical technology, chemistry, biology, or related science (MT). ASCP certification preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registration

Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Medical Technician (MT). DOT training certification recommended (maybe obtained), and BLS recommended

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Up to a $7,500 hire-on bonus.
Loan forgiveness benefits (eligibility requirements apply).

Join a great team at HHCS and make a difference in the community!

"Staff are very nice and uniform in the way they treat you. Facilities look great and have been updated. The doctors, nurses, and other staff come off pleasant and knowledgeable."