Medical Laboratory Technician - Impactful Diagnostics

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Cedar Rapids, IA, seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to perform routine laboratory testing, quality control, and basic instrument maintenance using both manual and automated methods.

Testing may be waived, moderate, and complex per established protocols. Applicants pending certification may be referred but cannot be hired until requirements are met, including citizenship, education, and certification. English proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of MLT principles and practices.
• Experience with quality control and QA procedures.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair laboratory instrumentation.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively.
• Ability to interpret complex laboratory results.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory testing on biological specimens and environmental samples.
• Conduct quality control procedures and calibration of instruments.
• Carry out basic instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Handle waived, moderate, and complex testing per established protocols.

Skills

MLT principles

Quality control

Instrumentation troubleshooting

Teamwork

Interpret lab results

Education

MLT certification eligibility

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Cedar Rapids, IA, seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to perform routine laboratory testing, quality control, and basic instrument maintenance using both manual and automated methods.

Testing may be waived, moderate, and complex per established protocols. Applicants pending certification may be referred but cannot be hired until requirements are met, including citizenship, education, and certification. English proficiency is required.