Laboratory Technician

Are you looking for a flexible healthcare role that fits your schedule? Okeene Municipal Hospital is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented PRN Laboratory Technician to join our team!

This is an as-needed position designed for maximum flexibility. Our primary needs are for varied shifts during the week - particularly evening and overnight call coverage - with occasional day shift coverage and rotating weekend availability.

At OMH, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, compassionate care close to home. Previous clinical laboratory experience is preferred, but we are fully willing to train the right candidate who brings a strong work ethic, high reliability, and a commitment to quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities

As a Laboratory Technician, you will play a critical role in supporting the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of our patients' health. Your daily duties will include:

• Specimen Collection: Collect patient blood and fluid specimens via venipuncture, capillary puncture, and arterial collection.
• Testing & Analysis: Process patient specimens and perform moderate-complexity laboratory testing in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Result Verification: Accurately review, verify, and report laboratory test results to our clinical care teams in a timely manner.
• Quality Control & Instrument Care: Run daily calibrations, perform routine maintenance, and troubleshoot laboratory analyzers.
• Problem Solving: Recognize abnormal, unexpected, or critical results and follow clinical safety protocols for reporting and investigation.
• Team Collaboration: Communicate professionally with doctors, nurses, and patients to ensure seamless care coordination.

Candidate Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to meet CLIA personnel requirements for performing moderate-complexity testing.
• High shift flexibility: Ability to cover varied shifts, with a primary focus on weekdays, evening shifts, and overnight call. Occasional day shifts and weekend rotations are a huge plus.
• High level of professionalism, reliability, and close attention to detail.
• Ability to successfully complete hands-on clinical training and competency assessments.

Preferred Qualifications (We Will Train!) :

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Laboratory Technology, or a related field.
• National certification (ASCP, AMT, or equivalent).
• Previous experience in a clinical laboratory or performing phlebotomy.
• Familiarity with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) and Electronic Medical Records (EMR).