Medical Technologist

Think Aksarben LLP; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Think Aksarben LLP is seeking a Medical Lab Technician or Scientist in Omaha, NE. The ideal candidate will handle patient specimens, perform essential laboratory tests, and maintain compliance with quality standards. Candidates should possess relevant certifications and experience in clinical or hospital laboratory settings. This opportunity offers a collaborative work environment emphasizing integrity and quality patient care.

Qualifications

• MLT or MLS certification with one-year clinical lab internship required.
• BLS/CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• One year of experience in laboratory settings required.

Responsibilities

• Perform moderate complexity testing and waived testing.
• Follow specimen handling and quality control procedures.
• Document corrective actions for test system deviations.

Skills

Knowledge of laboratory procedures

Knowledge of medical terminology

Skill in communicating professionally

Skill in planning and organization

Ability to work independently

Education

Associate degree in medical laboratory technology

Bachelor of Science in medical laboratory science

Job description

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In common mission, our teams work together with our patients at the center. We strive to continuously improve. We value one another’s diversity of talent, experience, and perspective. We each contribute to something bigger than ourselves while promoting integrity, belonging, and collaboration.

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides information for patient diagnosis and treatment by processing and maintaining the stability of patient specimens and by performing the ordered laboratory tests.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Perform all testing that qualifies under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) definition of moderate complexity testing, as well as waived testing.

Follow the department procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.

Adhere to the department quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.

Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and correct or immediately notify manager.

Follow the laboratory’s established corrective action policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance.

Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Knowledge of laboratory procedures and equipment, accessioning, verifying specimens and specimen requirements

Knowledge of medical terminology.

Knowledge of HIPAA privacy rules.

Skill in communicating in a professional manner, both verbally and in writing.

Skill in planning, organizing, and time management.

Skill in using a computer and a variety of software, including Electronic Health Records (EHR) software, Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.

Skill in managing multiple priorities and problem solving.

Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet established goals and objectives.

Ability to maintain high levels of professional and personal integrity.

Ability to convey professional demeanor and sound judgment in dealing with patients’ care, protection of patient privacy, and confidentiality.

Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Ability to act as a good representative of the company.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

MLT or MLS certification to include a one-year internship in an approved clinical laboratory required. American Heart Association BLS/CPR certification or completed within 90 days of hire required.

A minimum of one (1) year of experience as a clinical, hospital, or referral laboratory setting, utilizing electronic Health Records (EHR) required. One (1) year of experience in phlebotomy preferred.

Medical Lab Technician (MLT)

Minimum of an associate degree from an accredited college or university in medical laboratory technology, clinical laboratory technology, or related biological or chemical science AND certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists MLS(ASCP), American Medical Technologist (AMT) or equivalent within 12 months eligibility/graduation required.

or

Medical Lab Scientist (MLS)

Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in medical laboratory science, clinical laboratory science, medical technology or related biological or chemical science AND certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists MLS(ASCP), American Medical Technologist (AMT) or equivalent within 12 months eligibility/graduation required.

Equivalent certifications include Medical Technologist (MT (ASCP)) OR Clinical Laboratory Scientist certified by the National Credentialing Agency (CLS (NCA)) prior to 2004 or international certification and qualification: International Medical Laboratory Scientist, MLS(ASCP) required.

Individuals who were certified beginning January 1, 2004 maintaining their certification by participation in the ASCP ---Board of Certification (BOC) Certification Maintenance Program (ASCP)CM required.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• This role operates in a healthcare setting. This position requires frequent standing, walking, and computer work. This position allows employee to moderately vary physical position or activity for comfort.

• Must be able to:

Stand 75% or longer of workday.

Walk 15% or longer of workday.

Sit 10% of workday.

• Requires ability to lift and maneuver up to 35 pounds occasionally.

• Requires employee to: bend, squat, kneel, and reach above shoulder level occasionally and twist occasionally.

• Requires repetitive use of hands for: simple grasping, fine manipulation, computer use.

• Requires all sensory skills (speech, vision, smell, touch, and hearing) corrected to near normal range.

NOTE: The information above is a reflection of the general nature of job duties. From time to time, additional duties may be assigned.