Medical Laboratory Technician

LabMinds Staffing & Recruiting, LLC; Washington (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

This Medical Laboratory Technician position is responsible for performing diagnostic laboratory testing in a fast-paced clinical environment, ensuring accuracy and precision, and maintaining quality control standards. You will operate advanced instrumentation and collaborate with the laboratory team to support high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities include testing, quality assurance, instrument maintenance, problem resolution, procedure development, inventory management, safety, and ongoing

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, or related field.
• ASCP, AMT, or equivalent certification preferred.
• Experience with LIS and document control systems preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform and validate routine and complex laboratory procedures following established protocols.
• Maintain QC data, evaluate results, and document corrective actions when needed.
• Operate and calibrate clinical laboratory equipment and perform preventive maintenance.
• Identify technical issues affecting test results and escalate as required.
• Assist in evaluating new testing methodologies and draft procedures.
• Monitor reagent and consumable inventories to ensure uninterrupted testing.
• Maintain safety, cleanliness, and regulatory compliance in the lab.
• Pursue ongoing professional development and training for the team.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team leadership

Confidentiality

Workplace agility

Education

Associate degree in Medical Technology or related field

Tools

LIS systems

Document control systems

Job description

Position Overview

This position is responsible for performing diagnostic laboratory testing in accordance with approved departmental procedures, organizational policies, and all regulatory agency requirements. Working in a fast-paced, regulated clinical environment, the Medical Laboratory Technician ensures test accuracy and precision, maintains quality control standards, operates and maintains advanced instrumentation, and collaborates with the laboratory team to ensure high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Testing & Analysis: Perform and validate routine and complex laboratory procedures accurately and efficiently following established protocols and physician orders.
• Quality Assurance & Control: Perform, record, and evaluate Quality Control (QC) data. Apply sound scientific judgment to identify discrepancies, maintain analytical precision, and document all corrective actions when test systems deviate from acceptable ranges.
• Instrumentation & Maintenance: Operate clinical laboratory equipment per standard operating procedures; perform routine calibrations, scheduled preventive maintenance, and corrective troubleshooting.
• Problem Identification & Resolution: Identify technical issues that may adversely affect test results; take immediate corrective action or escalated complex issues to the General Supervisor, Technical Supervisor, or Laboratory Director.
• Procedure Development & Inventory: Assist in evaluating new testing methodologies, contribute to drafting technical laboratory procedures, and assist the Laboratory Supervisor with annual departmental inventory.
• Supply Management: Monitor testing reagent and consumable inventories, promptly notifying appropriate personnel of supply needs to ensure uninterrupted testing workflows.
• Safety & Regulatory Compliance: Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant working environment by conducting routine equipment safety checks, monitoring storage temperatures, and adhering to strict regulatory standards.
• Professional Development: Maintain clinical competency and technical knowledge through professional journals, continuing education, and training sessions; assist with training and mentoring fellow laboratory team members.

Qualifications & Education

Educational Requirements

• Associate degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, a related scientific field, or equivalent clinical experience.

Licensure & Certifications

• Professional certification through the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), American Medical Technologists (AMT), or equivalent is preferred.

Technical Knowledge & Experience

• Comprehensive practical knowledge across general clinical laboratory disciplines (evaluated during the interview process).
• Experience with computerized document control systems and Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) is preferred.

Core Skills & Competencies

• Analytical Problem-Solving: Ability to evaluate complex technical data, identify deviations from expected values, and resolve analytical issues using scientific principles.
• Communication & Professionalism: Strong written and verbal communication skills with a professional demeanor when interacting with colleagues and clinical staff.
• Team Leadership & Mentorship: Capacity to support, train, motivate, and direct team members effectively.
• Confidentiality & Compliance: Proven ability to handle sensitive patient records and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Workplace Agility: Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently in a fast-paced, high-throughput, and rapidly changing regulatory environment.