Medical Lab Technician - Full Time - Nights - Nebraska Methodist Health System
Nebraska Methodist Health System is seeking a dedicated full-time Medical Lab Technician for the Night shift at Fremont hospital. The medical lab tech conducts diagnostic laboratory tests that are important in detecting, analyzing, and treating a wide variety of diseases and medical conditions.
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Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Perform and report laboratory tests accurately, ensuring appropriateness and timely analysis of patient specimens.
- Complete and document quality control, calibration, and routine maintenance 100% of the time to meet operational standards.
- Utilize time efficiently, assist coworkers, and remain flexible in duties, schedules, and staffing to support patient and lab needs.
- Adhere to all PPE guidelines and organizational/departmental competencies to maintain a safe and compliant work environment.
- Identify and resolve problems using critical thinking and escalate issues to supervisors or directors as needed.
- Participate in training and education of staff, documenting orientation, skill development, and procedure comprehension to ensure competency.
- Support accreditation and regulatory compliance through inspections, proficiency testing, policy updates, and quality assurance activities.
- Contribute to quality improvement efforts by achieving departmental goals, completing assigned tasks, and assisting in documentation and reporting.
Location:
- Methodist Fremont Health Hospital, 450 E 23rd St. - Fremont, NE
Schedule:
- Night Shift, 7 days on/7 days off schedule
Salary:
- Pay starts at $26.20 an hour and may increase based on work history/experience.
Job Requirements:
- Associate's Degree in Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) science required.
- Certificate from a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) accredited MLT Program required OR
- Completion of an official US military medical laboratory procedures training course of at least 50 weeks duration and have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Lab Technician) OR
- Have previously qualified as a technician under 493.1491 on or before February 28, 1992.
- One year experience in applicable section of clinical laboratory is preferred.
- Current Medical Lab Technician (MLT) certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or the equivalent required within 6 months of hire.
- Lack of ASCP certification or the equivalent after 6 months will result in demotion to a non-certified technician position.
- Knowledge of medications and treatments used in patient care.
About Methodist:
Methodist Health System named by Forbes in 2024 as "Nebraska's Best Employer" and "Best Employer for New Graduates"
Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.
Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law.