Clinical Lab Scientist - Precision Diagnostics & Quality Control

IHA; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City, IA is seeking a full-time Medical Laboratory Technologist to perform and report tests with precision, operate instruments, and ensure quality control.

Bachelor's in medical technology or related field; MLS/MT (ASCP) registry required or completed within two years of hire; prior experience preferred. This role supports patient care across age groups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or chemical, physical, or biological science is required or qualifies as MT under the CLIA high complexity testing personnel qualifications. Educational transcript required for verification.
• MLS/MT (ASCP) registry required or completed within two years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory testing, verifying results using knowledge of principles, QC, and instruments and interprets results based on physiology.
• Operates computer equipment and software programs relative to performance of essential job functions and other laboratory related requirements.
• Records all required quality control results.
• Maintains, calibrates, and repairs equipment with accurate records of services.
• Performs all duties and responsibilities as outlined in CLIA regulations.
• Maintains appropriate inventory of supplies in the assigned area. Prepares reagents or media in prescribed manner.
• Participates in the evaluation of new procedures, equipment and methods.
• Set up cultures, read gram stains, and perform rapid kit testing in Microbiology.
• Following established standard work practices and using established safety precautions, collects blood specimens utilizing venipuncture, capillary fingerstick or heelstick technique with patients of all age groups including neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics.
• Accurately identifies patients prior to collection of specimens using two patient identifiers and accurately labeling the specimens in the presence of the patient as established by laboratory policy.
• Maintains required department confidentiality and abides by HIPPA regulations.
• Knows each job thoroughly and trains colleagues in section to follow established standard work practices. Monitors/audits for compliance and instructs colleagues when non-compliance occurs
• Provides competent patient care to the above indicated patient populations by obtaining and appropriately interpreting data, making appropriate decisions based on demonstrated knowledge of age‑specific growth and development, and appropriately adapting procedures and treatments.
• Takes an active role in enhancing ability to carry out job functions through personal and professional/job‑related growth and development and participates in medical center and/or departmental education programs.
• Communicates with and performs duties following the philosophy of MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center and the Sisters of Mercy reflecting the organization’s Mission, Values, and Guiding Behaviors.
• Supports and abides by all medical center, departmental, and safety policies and procedures. Proactively identifies safety concerns surrounding the work environment.
• Performs other responsibilities as requested by manager or department head.

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or chemical, physical, or biological science

Job description

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City, IA is seeking a full-time Medical Laboratory Technologist to perform and report tests with precision, operate instruments, and ensure quality control.

Bachelor's in medical technology or related field; MLS/MT (ASCP) registry required or completed within two years of hire; prior experience preferred. This role supports patient care across age groups.