About the position
Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is seeking a professional Medical Technologist to work in our busy laboratory. Predominantly working 12-hour shifts. The successful candidate will be able to work independently and perform standard routine, complex, automated and manual lab techniques without direct supervision; insures proper functioning of lab equipment by performing preventative and corrective maintenance, and troubleshooting basic instrument malfunctions; calibrates and assesses the accuracy of lab equipment; performs, evaluates, and records quality control measures and institutes corrective action as appropriate; assists in maintaining inventory and supplies; performs phlebotomy using age specific techniques; collects, prepares and determines acceptability of specimens; prioritizes assignment of test results and coordinates general work flow; recognizes normal, abnormal or unexpected results, errors and problems with patient test results; evaluates, interprets and reports test results; observes principles of data security/patient confidentiality; assists in training of new assistants and technologists; supervises Laboratory Assistants; assists in evaluation of new methods and equipment; interacts with other healthcare workers to solve problems and interpret patient lab results; attends and participates in department meetings.
Responsibilities
- Perform standard routine, complex, automated and manual lab techniques without direct supervision.
- Ensure proper functioning of lab equipment by performing preventative and corrective maintenance.
- Troubleshoot basic instrument malfunctions.
- Calibrate and assess the accuracy of lab equipment.
- Perform, evaluate, and record quality control measures and institute corrective action as appropriate.
- Assist in maintaining inventory and supplies.
- Perform phlebotomy using age specific techniques.
- Collect, prepare and determine acceptability of specimens.
- Prioritize assignment of test results and coordinate general work flow.
- Recognize normal, abnormal or unexpected results, errors and problems with patient test results.
- Evaluate, interpret and report test results.
- Observe principles of data security/patient confidentiality.
- Assist in training of new assistants and technologists.
- Supervise Laboratory Assistants.
- Assist in evaluation of new methods and equipment.
- Interact with other healthcare workers to solve problems and interpret patient lab results.
- Attend and participate in department meetings.
Requirements
- Baccalaureate degree from approved Medical Technologist program.
- 3-year experience as a Med Tech preferred.
- Successful completion of National Registry Exam for Medical Technologist such as ASCP.
- Must meet requirements for certification as a Nevada General Laboratory Supervisor (3 years min experience) and have started the application process prior to hire.
- American Heart Association BLS required on hire.
- Ability to lift/carry 50 lbs.
- Ability to detect color differences under normal lighting conditions.
Benefits
- Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees.
- Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees.
- Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance.
- Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants.
- Professional Development and Growth Opportunities.
