LAB TECH - MLT (FT)

Humboldthospital; Humboldt (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IPERS

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

PTO accrual from first day of employment

Job summary

Humboldthospital in Iowa is seeking a full-time Medical Laboratory Technician to manage all phases of laboratory operations ensuring precise and timely results. Responsibilities include specimen collection, testing, and equipment maintenance, while adhering to quality standards.

The role requires collaboration with healthcare teams and compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have an associate degree in medical laboratory technology and be prepared to work various shifts, including weekends.

Qualifications

• An associate degree or completion of a Medical Laboratory Technician Program is required.
• Certification by a national organization (i.e. ASCP, AMT, NCA) preferred.
• Must be capable of handling heavy lifting and moderate carrying.

Responsibilities

• Collect specimens skillfully and aseptically.
• Perform routine testing and maintain quality control.
• Keep detailed records of tests performed.

Skills

Specimen collection

Laboratory equipment maintenance

Quality control standards

Effective communication

Computer system proficiency

Education

Associate degree in medical laboratory technology

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Office equipment

Job description

Job Title: Medical Laboratory Technician/Testing Personnel

Job Description: Full‑time Medical Laboratory Technician in our Hospital Laboratory. Five (5), 8‑hour shifts scheduled between 6:00 AM and 7:30 PM, with start times varying from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Includes weekend rotation, on‑call requirements, and occasional night shifts. All schedules are based on business needs.

Daily performance: All phases of Laboratory operation to provide precise, accurate laboratory results in a timely manner to the provider. This contributes to proper diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of the patient. An associate degree or completion of a Medical Laboratory Technician Program is required.

Benefits: IPERS, Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, and PTO starts to accrue first day of employment. Work in a busy laboratory department with a great team!

Primary Function and Relationship to Total Organization

Daily performance of all phases of Laboratory operation to provide precise, accurate laboratory results in a timely manner to the provider. This contributes to the proper diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of the patient.

Reports to

The Laboratory Director/Manager and/or Laboratory General Supervisor. New employees and students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collects blood and other specimens skillfully, efficiently, aseptically, and safely.
• Start‑up, cleaning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of all laboratory equipment.
• Properly labels and processes specimens for testing.
• Performs routine testing in all areas of the laboratory, observing necessary quality control standards.
• Checks reagents for out‑dates and informs personnel responsible for ordering when supplies are low.
• Keeps detailed records of tests performed and maintains records.
• Properly prepares specimens to be shipped to reference laboratories for testing.
• Participates in housekeeping duties such as cleaning and equipment maintenance.
• Obtains specimens when requested from outside of the hospital.
• Performs DOT/Non‑DOT urine drug screen collections and Breath Alcohol Testing.
• May assist in training new personnel and students.
• Communicates effectively with other members of the health care team and patients.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Able to work any shifts, including weekends as needed. Able to work independently.
• Takes call when scheduled and be able to arrive at the hospital within 20 minutes.
• Understands and follows all policies and procedures pertaining to the Laboratory and hospital.
• Responsible for participating in Continuing Education.
• Capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or results. Must be able to correct the problem or know when to notify the Laboratory Director/Manager or designee.
• Proficient in the use of the hospital and laboratory computer systems.
• Maintains a cooperative, teamwork relationship with coworkers.
• Observes and demonstrates all aspects of Service Excellence and Key Service Behaviors.
• Assumes all responsibilities of Testing Personnel listed in CLIA §493.1495.
• Performs functions other than described above as deemed necessary by the Laboratory Director/ Manager.

Physical & Mental Requirements

• Heavy lifting: 45 lbs. & over
• Moderate lifting: 15‑44 lbs.
• Light carrying: under 15 lbs.
• Heavy carrying: 45 lbs. & over
• Moderate carrying: 15‑44 lbs.
• Operating mechanical equipment
• Operating office equipment
• Operating motor vehicle
• Operating ladder or scaffolding
• Ability to see, depth perception, hearing with or without aid, ability to write, read, count, and write
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks, twisting, kneeling, and standing as required
• Ability to walk, reach above shoulder, and use hand dexterity as needed
• Other: Hand dexterity, other specified tasks as required

RELATED WORK SITE AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Inside laboratory environment
• Exposure to dust, solvents, fumes, smoke, gases, and chemicals
• Exposure to blood or other potentially infectious material
• Exposure to sharps (needles, lances)
• Exposure to vibration, heat, cold, humidity, and dry atmosphere
• Exposure to working around moving machinery or vehicles
• Travel to nursing homes or other sites to draw blood
• Longer or irregular work hours
• Possible exposure to hazardous chemicals and airborne contaminants

Minimum Educational Requirements

• Meets the requirements for Testing Personnel in CLIA 493.1489. Credentials that satisfy the requirements include:
  • An associate degree in medical laboratory technology.
• Certification by a national organization (i.e. ASCP, AMT, NCA) preferred.
• Certification for DOT urine drug testing collection and Breath Alcohol Testing. Note: May become certified after employment.
• Valid driver’s license.

Work Environment

• Employees may be exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials. Compliance with the OSHA Exposure Control Plan and Universal Precautions is required.
• Exposure to sharps, such as needles and lancets, is possible.
• May be exposed to potentially hazardous chemicals. Compliance with the laboratory Chemical Hygiene Plan is mandatory.
• Laboratory is climate‑controlled (modern clinical laboratory).
• Schedules are subject to change as needed and may require travel to nursing homes.