Medical Laboratory Scientist/Laboratory Technician - 1.0FTE

Laboratory Technician

Osceola Medical Center is committed to implementing behavior standards as a foundation for how we hire, develop, and retain our team members. By intentionally selecting candidates whose values and behaviors align with these standards, we ensure that our mission is lived out every day, creating an environment where patients feel valued, respected, and confident that OMC is the place for all their healthcare needs.

Leadership at OMC directly influences patient safety, quality of care, employee engagement, and organizational trust. Because healthcare is complex, highly regulated, and deeply personal, we intentionally hire leaders whose competencies align with our mission, values, and behavior standards.

Job Summary

Responsible for providing quality, proficient and professional laboratory service in a critical access hospital and outpatient setting. Collect and process specimens using appropriate technique. Perform testing and verify assay/analyzer performance. Responsible for testing in any of the following areas: hematology, coagulation, microbiology, chemistry, urinalysis and transfusion medicine. Document and communicate laboratory test results thoroughly and accurately. Perform and document assay/analyzer maintenance.

Responsibilities Include

• Responsible to proper specimen collection and handling, blood and non-blood specimens
• Responsible for following processing specimens and ordering laboratory testing
• Performs analytical testing according to policies, procedures and federal regulations including OSHA, COLA, CLIA, and HIPAA
• Evaluates results for accuracy and resolves complex test problems
• Provides results in LIS and over the phone
• Performs and documents routine and advanced instrument maintenance and quality control; takes appropriate remedial action
• Ensures appropriate record keeping and retention
• Stocks, rotates and requests supplies on a regular basis
• Participates in the development of technical procedures, forms, miscellaneous documents, method validation, and implementation of new technologies
• Maintains safety, education and competency requirements
• CLIA defined responsibilities
• May have oversight as a key operator of a work area and participates in the development of technical procedures, forms, misc.
• Responsible for acquiring and maintaining CPR certification
• DOT certification may be required
• Trains students and new employees
• Other duties may be assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge in laboratory tests and specimen requirements
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment and how to operate
• Knowledge of and adherence to HIPAA and safety guidelines
• Skill in basic laboratory techniques
• Skill in verbal and written communication
• Skill in computer functions
• Ability to function with multiple priorities and interruptions
• Ability to follow written and verbal guidelines to obtain specimens and perform procedures/testing

Physical Requirements for the Role

• Ability to lift/push/pull 50 lbs
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods, frequently bend/stoop and walking, reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)
• Repetitive motion including but not limited to computer keyboarding

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a lab science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution
• Possess or is eligible to receive appropriate HHS approved laboratory certification (ASCP or AMT). If not certified, must obtain certification within 180 days.

Work Environment

• May be exposed to chemicals, cold, dust, noise, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

At OMC, we don't just hire for skillswe hire for behaviors that align with our mission. We invest in team members who are committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and in the communities we serve.

Osceola Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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