Medical Laboratory Scientist MLS/Med Technologist - Night Shift

MercyOne; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates

Job summary

A healthcare provider located in Waterloo, Iowa is seeking a Medical Technologist MT/MLS for full-time night shifts. The role involves obtaining and processing laboratory specimens, performing clinical testing, and providing quality control testing. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology and have internship experience. Certification from ASCP is required within six months of hire. This position helps support quality laboratory services and serves as a resource for clinical laboratory testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, science, or related field.
• 1 year internship experience required.
• ASCP eligible and must pass certification exam within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Obtains proper specimens for testing.
• Performs clinical testing of laboratory specimens.
• Conducts quality control testing on analyzers.
• Troubleshoots instrumentation and assays.
• Serves as a resource on clinical laboratory testing.

Skills

Clinical analysis

Quality control

Laboratory troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related field

Job description

Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates based on distance.

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Medical Technologist MT/MLS.

1. Obtains proper specimens for testing.

• Obtains correct specimen with minimal trauma and correctly labels specimen per laboratory guidelines.
• Correctly processes specimen for testing.

2. Performs clinical testing of laboratory specimens and reviews data for clinical correlation.

• Verifies identification of specimen.
• Performs testing on appropriate analyzer when applicable.
• Uses knowledge of body chemistry to review data for clinical correlation.
• Informs customer promptly (physician, nursing staff) of any critical values and documents.
• Results testing in computer system.
• Reviews all computer print-outs for accuracy.

3. Performs quality control testing on all analyzers and analyzes and interprets results.

• Determines proper quality control specimens to be run.
• Checks all quality control specimens for dating and storage.
• Reviews data to judge proper performance of instruments and reagents.
• Uses data for troubleshooting when needed.
• Logs all QC data per laboratory specifications.
• Provides QA/QI data to lead or manager. Performs parallel testing on new reagents and controls, as needed.

4. Troubleshoots instrumentation and assays.

• Uses quality control data to assess proper functioning of instruments and reagents.
• Identifies source of problem (instrument or reagent).
• Consults operator’s manual for troubleshooting instructions.
• Follows manufacturer’s guidelines for specific troubleshooting procedures.
• Consults manufacturer’s hotline if unable to resolve.
• Documents all procedures used to resolve problems.

5. Serves as a resource on clinical laboratory testing.

• Maintains current knowledge of theory and testing.
• Consults with customers (i.e., patients, physicians, other laboratories) on clinical laboratory testing.
• Provides technical support to other laboratory personnel.
• Provides assistance with laboratory computer system.
• Oversees daily operations in manager or leads absence.
• Serves as a resource to physicians, nurses and laboratory staff.
• Mentors others in relation to laboratory theory.

Schedule:

Full Time Nights (2230-0700)

Rotating Weekends and Holidays

General Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, science, or related field
• 1 year internship experience
• ASCP eligible and successfully pass certification exam within 6 months of hire or certified MT or MLS by ASCP.