Medical Laboratory Technician
Winnebago, Nebraska
Winnebago Hospital

Job Opportunity: Medical Laboratory Technician (MT/MLT)

Location: Winnebago, Nebraska
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Position Overview

• Perform laboratory testing in a small rural hospital lab setting.
• Work schedule: 7 on / 7 off, Wednesday to Tuesday during work weeks.
• Shift hours: 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM (12-hour overnight shifts).
• Work every other weekend during scheduled work weeks; holidays worked if scheduled.
• Overtime earned after 80 hours per pay period.
• Must manage workflow independently during overnight shifts.
• Ability to multitask, adjust priorities, and respond to codes and traumas is essential.
• Skilled in specimen acquisition and routine phlebotomy.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform analyses, tests, and procedures to assist in disease prevention, diagnosis, or treatment.
• Accession and order tests in Laboratory Information Systems (LIS).
• Process specimens and refer to reference laboratories as needed.
• Operate, maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
• Maintain documentation per regulatory agencies and laboratory policies.
• Adhere to sterilization and infection control procedures due to regular exposure to infectious specimens.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.

Required Qualifications

• Education & Certification:

  • Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT): Associate degree from an approved Medical Technology/Laboratory Science program and certification/registration by MLT(ASCP), MLT(AMT), or CLT(NCA).
  • Medical Technologist (MT): Bachelor’s degree from an approved Medical Technology/Laboratory Science program and certification/registration by MT(ASCP), MT(AMT), or CLS(NCA).
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience preferred.
• Knowledge of hospital laboratory practices, infection control, chemical and biological hazards.
• Familiarity with governmental and regulatory policies and standards.
• Ability to work independently overnight and handle multiple priorities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

Physical & Cognitive Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 10 lbs.
• Regularly walk, stand, and sit for extended periods.
• Use hands for computer keyboard and office equipment.
• Reading, writing, and calculation skills required.
• Above average social interaction skills.
• Reasoning and analytical skills.

Additional Notes

• Must comply with criminal records check requirements related to child abuse and violent felonies.