Med Tech: Growth‑Oriented Lab Scientist (Day Shift)

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

403b retirement plan

Paid time off

Six holidays

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Trinity Health Mercy One is seeking a Medical Technologist/MLS to join our laboratory team in Iowa. New grads are welcome and comprehensive training is provided to ensure success in this technical role.

The position emphasizes high standards for precision, QC, and instrument operation, with opportunities for growth and a strong team environment. Eligible for relocation assistance depending on location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or chemical, physical, or biological science degree is required or qualifies as an MT under the CLIA high complexity testing personnel qualifications.
• Educational transcript required for verification.
• Previous experience is preferred.
• 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.
• Recognizes and solves problems using skills and technical knowledge.
• Performs and reports all assigned tests with expected precision and accuracy and obtains blood or other body fluid from patients.
• 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.
• Perform all duties and responsibilities as outlined in CLIA regulations.
• Maintains and 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.

Education

Bachelor's in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science or related field

Job description

Trinity Health Mercy One is seeking a Medical Technologist/MLS to join our laboratory team in Iowa. New grads are welcome and comprehensive training is provided to ensure success in this technical role.

The position emphasizes high standards for precision, QC, and instrument operation, with opportunities for growth and a strong team environment. Eligible for relocation assistance depending on location.