Clinical Lab Technician (MLT) – Day Shift, Full-Time

IHA; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform clinical testing of laboratory specimens, ensuring accurate data for patient assessment. The role involves obtaining specimens, verifying IDs, labeling correctly, and processing samples per guidelines.

Responsibilities include QC testing, data review for clinical correlation, and timely communication of critical values to physicians, while maintaining safety and adhering to lab protocols.

Qualifications

• Associate degree: Medical Laboratory Technician program.
• Minimum of 6 months laboratory experience preferred.
• ASCP eligible and successfully pass certification exam within 6 months of hire or certified Medical Laboratory Technician by ASCP or AMT.

Responsibilities

• Obtains proper specimens for testing.
• Verifies patient identification and labels specimens correctly.
• Performs clinical testing of laboratory specimens and reviews data for clinical correlation.
• Performs quality control testing on analyzers and interprets results.
• Troubleshoots instrumentation and assays using QC data and manuals.
• Adheres to safety, infection control and colleague health policies and procedures.
• Communicates results to physicians or nursing staff as required.
• Maintains a safe working environment and follows emergency procedures.

Education

Associate degree: Medical Laboratory Technician program

Job description

MercyOne seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform clinical testing of laboratory specimens, ensuring accurate data for patient assessment. The role involves obtaining specimens, verifying IDs, labeling correctly, and processing samples per guidelines.

Responsibilities include QC testing, data review for clinical correlation, and timely communication of critical values to physicians, while maintaining safety and adhering to lab protocols.