Evening Medical Lab Technician | Clinical Testing & QC

Trinity Health; Cedar Falls (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Cedar Falls, IA is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician for the evening shift to perform clinical testing of specimens and provide accurate data for patient care.

Responsibilities include verifying patient ID, proper specimen labeling, QC testing, instrument troubleshooting, and timely communication of critical results to physicians and nurses. An ASCP-eligible candidate with an Associate degree is required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology required.
• ASCP eligible and pass certification within 6 months of hire.
• Minimum of 6 months laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical testing of laboratory specimens and reviews data for clinical correlation.
• Verifies patient identification and obtains correct specimens with proper labeling.
• Performs quality control testing and interprets results on analyzers and reagents.
• Troubleshoots instrumentation and assays and documents procedures.
• Maintains safety, infection control and equipment procedures in the lab.
• Communicates critical results promptly to physicians and nursing staff.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Safety procedures

Team communication

Education

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

ASCP eligible

Job description

Trinity Health in Cedar Falls, IA is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician for the evening shift to perform clinical testing of specimens and provide accurate data for patient care.

Responsibilities include verifying patient ID, proper specimen labeling, QC testing, instrument troubleshooting, and timely communication of critical results to physicians and nurses. An ASCP-eligible candidate with an Associate degree is required.