Laboratory Technician (PRN / As-Needed)
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 (PRN) 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.
Essential Duties:
As a Laboratory Technician, you will play a critical role in supporting the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of our patients' health. Your daily responsibilities will include:
Specimen Collection: Collecting patient blood and fluid specimens via venipuncture, capillary puncture, and arterial collection.
Testing & Analysis: Processing patient specimens and performing moderate-complexity laboratory testing in accordance with regulatory standards.
Result Verification: Accurately reviewing, verifying, and reporting laboratory test results to our clinical care teams in a timely manner.
Quality Control & Instrument Care: Running daily calibrations, performing routine maintenance, and troubleshooting laboratory analyzers.
Problem Solving: Recognizing abnormal, unexpected, or critical results and following clinical safety protocols for reporting and investigation.
Team Collaboration: Communicating professionally with doctors, nurses, and patients to ensure seamless care coordination.
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.
A high level of professionalism, reliability, and close attention to detail.
Ability to successfully complete hands-on clinical training and competency assessments.
Preferred Qualifications (Not Required — 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).