Med Technologist MLS 7 on 7 off Evenings

Trinity Health; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Mason City is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist to perform and interpret a broad range of laboratory tests during the Evening Shift. The role requires careful adherence to CLIA, QC, and safety standards, plus accurate specimen collection and handling.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in medical technology or a related field, with MLS/MT (ASCP) registry or completion within two years of hire, and prior laboratory experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or chemical, physical, or biological science required; educational transcript verification.
• MLS/MT (ASCP) registry required or completed within two years of hire.
• Previous experience in a clinical laboratory setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs and reports laboratory tests with precision and accuracy and interprets results according to established QC procedures.
• Operates laboratory equipment and software related to clinical testing and maintains accurate records.
• Performs quality control, maintenance, calibration, and repair of instruments with proper documentation.
• Collects blood specimens using appropriate venipuncture techniques for patients of all ages and ensures proper patient identification and specimen labeling.
• Maintains confidentiality and adheres to HIPAA regulations; follows CLIA requirements and safety policies.

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical technology/clinical laboratory science or chemical/physical/biological science

Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Evening Shift

Description:

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.

• Performs 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.

• Following established standard work practices and using established safety precautions, collects blood specimens utilizing the appropriate venipuncture, capillary fingerstick or heelstick technique with patients of all age groups including neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics.

• Accurately identifies patients prior to collection of specimens using two patient identifiers and accurately labeling the specimens in the presence of the patient as established by laboratory policy.

• Maintains required department confidentiality and abides by HIPPA regulations.

• Knows each job thoroughly and trains colleagues in section to follow established standard work practices. Monitors/audits for compliance and instructs colleagues when non-compliance occurs

• Provides competent patient care to the above indicated patient populations by obtaining and appropriately interpreting data, making appropriate decisions based on demonstrated knowledge of age-specific growth and development, and appropriately adapting procedures and treatments.

• Takes an active role in enhancing ability to carry out job functions through personal and professional/job-related growth and development and participates in medical center and/or departmental education programs.

• Communicates with and performs duties following the philosophy of MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center and the Sisters of Mercy reflecting the organization’s Mission, Values, and Guiding Behaviors.

• Supports and abides by all medical center, departmental, and safety policies and procedures. Proactively identifies safety concerns surrounding the work environment.

• Performs other responsibilities as requested by manager or department head.

Schedule: Full Time Evenings Thu-Wed - 7 days on 7 days off

General Requirements:

• 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.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran