Evening Med Technologist: Lab Troubleshooter & Preceptor

Trinity Health; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Health System in Des Moines, IA seeks a Med Technologist to serve as a technical information resource for the Des Moines Laboratory. The role includes troubleshooting test performance issues, performing assigned duties with minimal supervision, and possibly acting as charge technologist.

Responsibilities include problem-solving related to specimen quality and instrument performance, operating laboratory information systems, training new staff, and delivering excellent service to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry, Biology or related field.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots issues related to specimen quality, instrument performance and analytical interferences.
• May assume duties of a charge technologist as needed.
• Operates LIS, PCs, and instrument-related software.
• Trains new employees and serves as a preceptor for laboratory students.
• Provides exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Customer Service

Training new employees

LIS / Laboratory Information Systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field

NAACLS accredited clinical laboratory internship or approved alternate path

MLS/MT certification (ASCP)

MT certification (AMT)

MT certification (AAB)

Certification eligibility within 6 months of hire

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems

Job description

MercyOne Health System in Des Moines, IA seeks a Med Technologist to serve as a technical information resource for the Des Moines Laboratory. The role includes troubleshooting test performance issues, performing assigned duties with minimal supervision, and possibly acting as charge technologist.

Responsibilities include problem-solving related to specimen quality and instrument performance, operating laboratory information systems, training new staff, and delivering excellent service to