Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT)

Full Time
Atlantic, IA 50022
$26 - $36 an hour
Posted
Job description

Position Type: Medical Lab Technologist

Location: Atlantic, IA

Shift Time Type: Fulltime – Days, 4-Day Work Week

Salary Range: $26.00 to $36.00

Job Summary:

  • Our laboratory is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, by a team of experienced laboratory technicians and technologists with no on-call coverage required. The team includes nine medical laboratory technicians/technologists and six phlebotomists.
  • We perform approximately 300,000 tests annually and work closely with our primary reference lab at the Mayo Clinic.
  • We are CLIA certified and accredited through the Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP).
  • This position offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including generous PTO, excellent health insurance, and IPERS retirement program.

Job Description:

  • Positively identifies all patients, samples, and substances collected for testing. Performs specimen processing in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Greets and assists patients with knowledge and skills necessary to provide excellent customer satisfaction. Performs phlebotomy procedure in accordance to protocol with an acceptable success rate.
  • Demonstrates ability to function in an accurate and precise manner in crisis and emergent situations. Prioritizes specimen processing as necessary according to patient/facility needs.
  • Performs a wide variety of Laboratory tests according to established procedures, maintaining specimen quality and producing accurate test results to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
  • Evaluates necessary quality measures. Does not report patient results unless quality control data are within accepted parameters. Recognizes out of control values, takes corrective action, and notifies appropriate staff as applicable.
  • Assumes responsibility to resolve problems. Performs required preventative maintenance procedure in laboratory instrumentation. Investigates and resolves technical problems, referring to the appropriate resource when needed, and consults supervisor if resolution involves policy or procedure modification.
  • Performs clerical, cleaning, and other duties necessary for effective Laboratory operation.
  • Participates in the creation of a productive working environment, communicating effectively with other staff concerning patient processing needs. Maintains positive working relationships with medical staff and hospital personnel. Uses interpersonal skills to educate/support lab customers and promote the success of team members.
  • If certified, performs BAT/COC collections accurately according to protocol.
  • Participates in maintaining adequate inventory of supplies.
  • Contributes to the department quality maintenance and improvement efforts. Performs Section Head duties as assigned.
  • Takes responsibility in competency program documentation and strives to enhance job performance with continuing educational opportunities. Participates in the orientation and training of other staff members.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited Medical Laboratory Technician program and current ASCP certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), or Medical Technologist (MT) is required.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $26.00 - $36.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Referral program
  • Relocation assistance
  • Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

  • Hematology
  • Pathology

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Atlantic, IA 50022: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Medical Technologist License (Required)

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: One location

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