Lincoln Internal Medicine Associates Hiring for Laboratory Medical Technician or Technologist Job at Lincoln, NE Full Time

Tired of working weekends, evenings, nights, holidays? We are Lincoln Internal Medicine Associates (LIMA) and are seeking a laboratory technician to join our fantastic team! This position may transition to part/full time.

LIMA is a private internal medicine group comprised of 10 Board Certified Physicians and 1 Physician Assistant. Since 1997, we have maintained a strong reputation for quality care within the community and provide an excellent, positive, and friendly work environment!

This position is responsible for providing phlebotomies on patients in the office according to physician orders and the accepted guidelines of CLIA. This position is responsible for instructing patients on the collection of specimens, such as urine, stool, and sputum. They will also perform laboratory results using the clinic chemistry, hematology, and other such equipment.

Essential Duties:

• Confirms laboratory test orders through electronic medical record system (Athena)
• Performs phlebotomies on patients according to CLIA and COLA guidelines.
• Instructs patients on the processes of collecting sputum, urine, or stool samples according to the CLIA and COLA guidelines.
• Orders laboratory tests online for reference testing and prepares specimens for transport according to reference laboratory guidelines.
• Performs testing of specimens using laboratory equipment in chemistry, hematology, and other equipment or processes according to CLIA and COLA guidelines.
• Performs Quality Control and Proficiency testing.
• Runs daily back-up on laboratory information system.
• Maintains an accurate record of all laboratory work done.
• Assists in maintaining a good general appearance of the laboratory and laboratory waiting area, including daily disinfecting of all work surfaces.
• Notifies provider of critical lab values and documents as such in EMR.
• Maintains safety for patients, staffs, and self by closely following safety measures as they are outlined in OSHA and Safety Regulations for laboratories.
• Maintains strictest of patient confidentiality by following HIPAA guidelines.
• Keeps current on laboratory trends by reading approved laboratory articles and attending workshops as directed by Laboratory Director or Practice Administrator.
• Maintains proper certification.
• Attends monthly staff meetings and training sessions as directed by Laboratory Supervisor or Practice Administrator.
• Assists with special projects or changes in job duties and responsibilities as requested by the Physicians, Department Supervisor, or Practice Administrator.

Qualifications

Must have attended an accredited school and received certificate or license. Medical Technologists must have passed their Boards and be a member of ASCP.

Must have prior experience in phlebotomy with a solid grasp of the duties including:

• Ability to communicate on a level understood by those not accustomed to medical labels
• Communicating the process of collecting samples such as urine or sputum in accordance with CLIA guidelines.
• Ability to perform testing on specimens according to equipment manuals and protocols.
• Working knowledge of reference laboratory requirements and ordering processes.
• Ability to assist patients with walking to draw stations and getting up and down from draw chairs and restrooms.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Possess a positive attitude and be goal oriented to provide the best of patient care and to help with the accomplishment of patient compliance.
• Must demonstrate a great amount of integrity, dependability, and a goal for teamwork.
• Working knowledge of office policy and procedures, as well as HIPAA/HITECH, and the OSHA and Safety regulations as they pertain to laboratory work.
• Be meticulous in their work so that lab values can be trusted and accurate.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: Up to $42.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location