Medical Lab Technician — Impactful Diagnostics & Teamwork

The Iowa Clinic; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match and profit sharing

PTO generous accruals

Paid holidays

Health, dental and vision insurance

Training and development programs

Employee rewards and recognition

Job summary

The Iowa Clinic is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to join our Central Iowa laboratory team. This on-site role involves collecting specimens, performing tests, and ensuring quality control while maintaining patient confidentiality and safety.

Graduate of a two-year MLT program with ASCP certification or equivalent preferred. Competitive benefits include 401(k), PTO, holidays, health/dental/vision, and ongoing professional development in a collaborative clinic environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited two-year medical laboratory technician program.
• ASCP certification or equivalent.
• Previous medical laboratory technician experience preferred.
• Knowledge of specimen labeling and patient identification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain consistent attendance and adhere to departmental work schedules.
• Collect blood, urine, and other specimens for laboratory testing while following established procedures and ensuring specimen integrity.
• Verify patient identification, review test requisitions for accuracy and completeness, and properly label all collected specimens with required documentation.
• Prepare specimens and perform laboratory testing, analyses, and quality control procedures within the scope of training and established policies.
• Identify testing inconsistencies, take appropriate corrective action, and seek assistance when needed to resolve issues.
• Perform and document routine maintenance, instrument checks, troubleshooting activities, and corrective actions on laboratory equipment.
• Complete clerical and administrative responsibilities, including test requisitions, patient billing documentation, quality control reporting, and laboratory data entry.
• Maintain and enhance professional knowledge through continuing education and professional development activities.
• Follow all safety, universal precaution, infection control, and workplace cleanliness standards.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism and discretion in all patient interactions.

Skills

Specimen collection

Quality control

Lab safety

Patient confidentiality

Documentation

Education

Two-year Medical Laboratory Technician program

ASCP certification or equivalent

Job description

The Iowa Clinic is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to join our Central Iowa laboratory team. This on-site role involves collecting specimens, performing tests, and ensuring quality control while maintaining patient confidentiality and safety.

Graduate of a two-year MLT program with ASCP certification or equivalent preferred. Competitive benefits include 401(k), PTO, holidays, health/dental/vision, and ongoing professional development in a collaborative clinic environment.