Medical Laboratory Technician (Full-Time)

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

Looking for a career where you love what you do and who you do it with? You’re in the right place.
Healthcare here is different – we’re locally owned and led by our physicians, and all decisions are made right here in Central Iowa.
By working at The Iowa Clinic, you’ll get to make a difference while seeing a difference in our workplace. Because as one clinic dedicated to exceptional care, we’re committed to exceeding expectations, showing compassion and collaborating to provide the kind of care most of us got into this business to deliver in the first place.
Think you’ve got what it takes to join our TIC team? Keep reading…
A day in the life…
Wondering what a day in the life of a Medical Laboratory Technician at The Iowa Clinic might look like?

• 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.

This job might be for you if… Education

• Graduate of accredited two-year medical laboratory technician

Qualifications

• Previous Medical Laboratory Technician experience in a clinical laboratory preferred

Required Licenses

• ASCP certification or equivalent nationally recognized Medical Laboratory Technician certification

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What’s in it for you

• One of the best 401(k) programs in central Iowa, including employer match and profit sharing
• Employee incentives to share in the Clinic’s success
• Generous PTO accruals
• and paid holidays
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Quarterly volunteer opportunities through a variety of local nonprofits
• Training and development programs
• Opportunities to have fun with your colleagues, including TIC night at the Iowa Cubs, employee appreciation tailgate party, Adventureland day, State Fair tickets, annual holiday party, drive-in movie night… we could go on and on
• Monthly departmental celebrations, jeans days and clinic-wide competitions
• Employee rewards and recognition program
• Health and wellness program with up to $350/year in incentives
• Employee feedback surveys
• All employee meetings, team huddles and transparent communication