Medical Lab Scientist — Precision Diagnostics

JACKSON COUNTY REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER; Maquoketa (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson County Regional Health Center in Maquoketa, IA is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician or Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform complex lab tests and ensure accurate results for patient care. The role involves specimen collection, analysis, and collaboration with clinicians in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The position emphasizes adherence to quality control, safety, and regulatory requirements, with opportunities for growth in a community hospital.

Qualifications

• Minimally a 2-year college program or equivalent experience.
• Meets qualifications for testing personnel performing high complexity testing per CLIA regulations.
• Basic Life Support training preferred; ASCP/MT/MLT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and collect specimens during pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases.
• Perform routine and complex laboratory tests on blood, urine, stool and other specimens.
• Analyze and interpret results to provide accurate data for clinicians.
• Maintain calibration, quality control, and instrument maintenance.
• Document and report results clearly for physicians and care teams.
• Follow infection control, safety guidelines, and regulatory requirements (e.g., CLIA, CMS, Joint Commission).

Skills

Lab testing

Quality control

Data analysis

Infection control

Team collaboration

Education

2-year college program in Medical Laboratory Technology or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

Jackson County Regional Health Center in Maquoketa, IA is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician or Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform complex lab tests and ensure accurate results for patient care. The role involves specimen collection, analysis, and collaboration with clinicians in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The position emphasizes adherence to quality control, safety, and regulatory requirements, with opportunities for growth in a community hospital.