Laboratory Technician - Full Time - Evenings

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Job Summary:

Location: Nebraska Methodist Hospital
Address" 8303 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE

Work Schedule: Evening Shift; 11:30am-8p

Provide technical, and pre-analytic support services for all designated divisions of laboratory technical operations, and outreach client support services.

Laboratory Technician duties include specimen evaluation and processing, problem solving, exception handling, reporting, supply maintenance, and customer service. Perform specimen accessioning, splinting and sorting, labeling and storage of specimens received into the laboratory. Perform data entry to assign a specific computer generated identification number with accuracy, and in a timely manner. Pre-Analytical, and Post-Analytical duties include the basic operation of Automation System.

Must be able to communicate with hospital, and clinic staff regarding specimen requirements, ordering, and miscellaneous requests. This also includes management of the outpatient orders. Must be willing to project a professional image through inbound requests received by phone, electronically, in writing, and in person. Provide a supportive link between customers, and all the other departments of the Hospital.

Must be able to multi-task, and work in a high-paced environment as part of a team.

Ask your recruiter/hiring manager about the following incentives that may be available for this position:
• Shift differentials & other financial incentives
• Tuition assistance
• Academic sponsorship with Methodist College
• Free parking

Responsibilities:

Essential Job Functions

Exhibits proficiency in core stations as outlined in Level I, and in order to move to Level II, must show proficiency in the following areas:

• Send out bench rotation
• Research processing
• 8100 operation and shift maintenance
• Ability to cover overnight shift
• Care Evolve general client maintenance
• Client services including phone coverage

Specimen Processing

• Process (i.e. centrifuge, aliquot, distribute, store) patient specimens appropriately, and in a safe manner to ensure accurate, and timely test results by following section policies and procedures.
• Perform Laboratory Information System (LIS), and Electronic Health Record (EHR) computer functions accurately to complete daily tasks.
• Properly processes, and distributes specimens following collection.
• Perform all specimen processing functions to receive, and process specimens according to laboratory protocol including, but not limited to:
  • Identification and preparation for the automation line.
  • Preparing specimens to be sent to the reference laboratories.
• Label specimens, and order documents using proper patient identification techniques.
• Accurately enter patient information (i.e. demographics, test orders, test results) in the computer to ensure timely reports to caregivers.
• Compliant per Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines 100% of the time.
• Accommodates patient, and laboratory needs by professionally responding to requests for flexibility in duties, schedules, and staffing.
• Maintain section materials, supplies, and equipment by following section policies.
• Prepares specimens for send out to reference laboratory, including communication with the reference laboratory in regard to proper specimen handling, and exceptions.
  • Responsible for ordering testing, and preparing specimens for shipment.

Pre-Analytical and Post-Analytical Automation

• Maintains compliance with established processes (i.e. turnaround time expectations, etc.) while collecting or handling specimens, orders, and results.
• Operate equipment for which they have received applicable training, and supervisor approval to perform.
• Performs, and ensures routine maintenance is completed, and documented 100% of the time.
• Responsible for operation, and troubleshooting of the automation line, patient storage tracking, and man