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Yoakum Community Hospital has provided healthcare since 1922. The 23-bed critical access hospital operates as a not-for-profit hospital managed by Community Hospital Corporation of Plano, Texas. Patients benefit from the latest medical technology along with comprehensive healthcare delivered by highly skilled physicians, nurses and professional staff. Our dedication to providing comprehensive healthcare services with compassion, dignity and respect demonstrates our standard of quality healthcare and superior service to our community.

• Shift: 7 on/7 off.
• Must be able to work independently and be proficient in all areas of the Laboratory. Must be proficient in Microbiology, Chemistry, Hematology, Immunology, Transfusion Services, Urinalysis, Phlebotomy, and Specimen Processing.
• Verifies or records identity of patient and converses with patient to allay fear of procedure.
• Performs routine venipunctures while observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood specimens.
• Collects and labels specimens within one hour of request.
• Using manual procedures and/or automated analyzer and conducts quantitative and qualitative chemical analysis of body fluids such as blood, urine, and spinal fluid to determine presence of normal and abnormal components.
• ests and records control specimens which are run with each test.
• Studies blood cells, their numbers, and morphology.
• Performs blood group type and compatibility tests for transfusion purposes.
• Must be able to perform microbiology according to Hospital policy and procedure.
• Analyses test results and questions abnormal and/or unexpected results to ascertain accuracy.
• Promptly notifies nursing unit (within 5 minutes) of all panic value results.
• Sends out specimens to reference laboratories.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance on assigned instruments and equipment according to established schedule and procedure.
• Verifies instrument functioning by checking and calibrating specific lab instruments and documents data.
• Records on instrument logs any repairs, replacement, and maintenance needed of equipment.
• Maintains daily work counts and temperature charts.
• Keeps track of supplies and notifies Director when supplies are low.
• Clean work areas, stock supplies daily, maintain registration/charge/result files, and such other tasks that may be assigned by the Lead Laboratory Technologist.
• Assures that all tasks performed are in compliance with related state and federal guidelines, rules and regulations.
• Maintain monthly continuing education articles.
• Abides by Yoakum Community Hospital policies and procedures as set forth in the Employee Handbook.
• Assures all tasks performed are in compliance with related State and Federal guidelines, rules and regulations.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree (AA.) in MLT program from two-year college or technical school.
• Certified Medical Laboratory Technician.
• Must be registered with the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or equivalent or eligible.
• Six months to one-year related experience and/or training.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits

***Sign-on bonus available with full-time agreement.

At Yoakum Community Hospital we enjoy an outstanding work environment, covered parking, comprehensive health and welfare benefits including tuition reimbursement, a generous PTO allowance, and a great company culture.

Comprehensive health and welfare benefits package is offered as part of total compensation.


• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) and 401(k) matching
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Flexible spending account and other benefits

In compliance with the emergency regulation issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and company policy, CHC and its affiliate companies require all employees to provide proof of full Covid-19 vaccination or have an approved medical or religious accommodation as a condition of employment. As a result, these conditions must be met by the first date of employment.


YCH is a drug free workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.