Job Description

Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System?
At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care xe2x80x93 a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. Itxe2x80x99s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patientxe2x80x99s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.Job Summary: Location: Methodist Physicians Clinic - Prairie Fields
Address: 350 W 23rd St, Fremont, NE
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, varied hours between 8a - 5pLeads staff to ensure effective workflow with quality control and accuracy.Responsibilities:Essential Job FunctionsPerforms and documents quality control activities to control activities to ensure accuracy of test results by following guidelines set by instrument manufacturers and CLIA.

• Controls are run daily 100% of the time. Controls are documented daily 98% of the time.

Performs phlebotomy to obtain specimens by following standardized procedures.

• No more than 4 patient complaints in a 12 month period.
• 98% of specimens are in proper container with less tan 95% of problems of specimen integrity.

Prepares specimens to be processed in-house or sent out by labeling specimens accurately, separating specimens for processing, processing paperwork, and entering data into the computer.

• 98% of specimens are labeled accurately.
• No more than 5 errors in processing specimens and paperwork.

Analyzes specimens to obtain information for diagnosis by performing necessary tests according to standardized procedures.

• Analyzes specimens to obtain information for diagnosis by performing necessary tests according to standardized procedures.

Maintains proper documentation of laboratory activities to ensure quality testing integrity by confirming test results, interpreting data based on knowledge of techniques and following guidelines for quality assurance.

• Documents lab activity properly 95%.
• Follows written quality assurance guidelines 95% of time.
• Interprets data correctly 97% of time.

Provides appropriate care specific to the age of the patient to ensure understanding and comfort level of treatment as outlined in the xe2x80x9cAge Specific Criteriaxe2x80x9d.

• Performs proficiency testing as designated 99% of time.

Reviews quality control, proficiency testing, and maintenance logs on a regular basis to ensure all compliance guidelines are met by signing logs, filing reports, and gathering data.

• Reviews are completed monthly 95% of time.
• Compliance guidelines are followed 98% of time.

Performs proficiency tests to meet CLIA regulations by running unknown test samples on a quarterly basis.

• Performs proficiency testing as designated 99% of time.

Leads staff to ensure effective work flow by planning/directing employees' work, training, coaching and assisting with performance evaluations.

• Physician satisfaction rating 80% of the time.
• Staff performs competently 95% of the time.
• Staff who do not perform competently are reviewed under corrective action/performance improvement guidelines 100% of the time.

Schedule:Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, varied hours between 8a - 5p:Job RequirementsEducation

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology from a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) accredited program with American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) registry or registry eligible required.

• OR
• Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) or Department of Health, Education and Welfare (HEW) Certificate required.

• OR
• Military training (14-24 month program) required.

• OR
• Bachelor's degree in Clinical Lab Science from a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) accredited program with American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) registry or registry eligible required.

Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years Medical Technology and/or lab experience required.

License/Certifications

• If HHS or HEW certified, must provide proof of certification. If Military training program completed, must provide proof of training. If Bachelorxe2x80x99s degree from NAACLS accredited program, must provide copy of degree.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Knowledge of medications and treatments used in patient care required.
• Skilled in critical thinking for determining alternative solutions or solving problems required.
• Strong verbal communication skills for positive interaction with staff and customers required.
• Skilled in operating a computer, including a computer mouse and keyboard, required.
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions required.
• Able to work in a diverse environment required.
• Able to work as a team required.
• Able to keep patient information confidential required.
• Able to read, write, and comprehend various written reports and documents required.

Physical RequirementsWeight Demands

• Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.

Physical Activity

• Not necessary for the position (0%):

• Crawling
• Sitting
• Occasionally Performed (1%-33%):

• Balancing
• Crouching
• Kneeling
• Sitting
• Stooping/bending
• Twisting
• Frequently Performed (34%-66%):

• Carrying
• Grasping
• Keyboarding/typing
• Lifting
• Pulling/Pushing
• Reaching
• Repetitive Motions
• Speaking/talking
• Standing
• Walking
• Constantly Performed (67%-100%):

• Distinguish colors
• Fingering/Touching
• Hearing
• Seeing/visual

Job Hazards

• Not Related:

• Explosives (pressurized gas)
• Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc)
• Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means)
• Rare (1%-33%):

• Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex)
• Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (BBF)
• Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment)
• Occasionally (34%-66%):

• Electrical Shock/Static
• Mechanical moving parts/vibrations
• Frequent (67%-100%):

• Equipment/Machinery/Tools

About Methodist: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.

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