Medical Lab Tech/MLT

Buchanan County Health Center; Independence (IA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Buchanan County Health Center is seeking a Medical Lab Technician (MLT) to coordinate and perform diverse laboratory tests. This generalist role covers microbiology, chemistry, urinalysis, serology, hematology, coagulation, and some phlebotomy.

Required education includes a Bachelor’s in Medical Technology or an Associate’s in Laboratory Science, plus board certification (ASCP/NCA/AMT) and Basic Life Support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology or related degree, or 2-year Associate’s Degree in Laboratory Science.
• Board certification (ASCP, NCA, AMT) as MLS/MT/CLS/MLT is required.
• Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and participate in complex lab tests to obtain diagnostic data.
• Perform microbiology, chemistry, urinalysis, serology, hematology, coagulations and phlebotomy tasks.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology

2-year Associate’s Degree in Laboratory Science

Board certification (ASCP, NCA, AMT)

Job description

6:00AM-6:30PM Fri, Sat, Sun Rotation of 8 weeks in a row with 9th Off & Paid.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Medical Lab Technician (MLT) coordinates and participates in a variety of complex technical tasks in the performance of laboratory tests to obtain data for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. This is a generalist position, which includes microbiology, chemistry, urinalysis, serology, hematology, coagulations, and some phlebotomy.

EDUCATION & TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology/Laboratory Science, chemical, biological or related degree or 2 year Associate’s Degree in Laboratory Science or related degree required.

Board certification (ASCP, NCA, AMT) as a MLS, MT, CLS, or MLT is required.

Basic Life Support required.

In addition to meeting the educational and/or license requirement(s) associated with this position, must be able to provide documentation (copy of transcript or diploma) to verify completion of education. At a minimum, documentation provided must be for the applicable college diploma(s) and board certifications obtained.

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Demonstrated competence in the area of laboratory procedures required.

A minimum of 6 months clinical laboratory experience is preferred.

Significant skill and knowledge in Laboratory Information System (LIS) applications/automated technology is preferred.