Job Description

At Yoakum Community Hospital, we are committed to providing exceptional healthcare services to our community. As a not-for-profit hospital managed by Community Hospital Corporation, we have been delivering comprehensive care since 1922. With state-of-the-art medical technology and a team of highly skilled physicians, nurses, and professional staff, we strive to deliver compassionate and quality healthcare to our patients.

About the role:

Are you a skilled Medical Laboratory Technician? We are currently seeking a full-time Medical Laboratory Technician for our night shift, working 7 on/7 off. In this role, you will play a vital part in performing a wide range of laboratory tests and procedures to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. You will be responsible for handling various laboratory tasks including micro and macro analysis, phlebotomy, specimen processing, and equipment maintenance. Your attention to detail, proficiency in laboratory techniques, and dedication to accuracy will contribute to the overall quality of patient care.

Responsibilities:

• Perform routine venipunctures to obtain blood specimens, ensuring adherence to aseptic principles.
• Collect and label specimens accurately and within the specified timeframe.
• Analyze body fluids, such as blood, urine, and spinal fluid, through manual procedures and/or automated analyzers to determine normal and abnormal components.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis of body fluids, recording and verifying control specimens for each test.
• Study blood cells, their morphology, and perform blood group type and compatibility tests for transfusion purposes.
• Perform microbiology testing according to hospital policies and procedures.
• Analyze test results, question abnormal or unexpected results, and promptly notify the nursing unit of any panic value results.
• Send out specimens to reference laboratories as required.
• Perform routine maintenance on lab instruments and equipment, ensuring their proper functioning and documenting any repairs or maintenance needed.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines, rules, and regulations related to laboratory procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of daily work counts, temperature charts, and inventory of supplies.
• Assist with cleaning work areas, stocking supplies, and maintaining registration/charge/result files as assigned.
• Stay updated with monthly continuing education articles to expand knowledge and skills.
• Adhere to all Yoakum Community Hospital policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree (AA) in MLT program from a two-year college or technical school.

• Certified Medical Laboratory Technician.
• Registration with the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or equivalent, or eligibility for registration.
• Six months to one year of related experience and/or training.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits

Ask us about our sign-on bonus!

• Because work and personal challenges can affect every aspect of life, YCH automatically provides you and your family with an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost to you.
• Bonus Incentive Program
• The Hospital sponsors a 403(b) plan for PRN employees.

YCH is a drug free workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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