MLT/MT/MLS (FT) | Lab | Ames | 2026-206

McFarland Clinic; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

McFarland Clinic is seeking qualified individuals for MLT/MT/MLS roles at Story County offices. You will obtain and process specimens and perform routine and advanced lab procedures while upholding quality control and instrument maintenance standards.

Requires an Associate or Bachelor’s in Medical/Clinical Lab Science, ASCP certification or eligibility, and BLS. Prior lab experience is preferred; candidates may float across Story County locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Medical/Clinical Lab Science from an accredited college or institution.
• Certification/licensure: ASCP MT/MLS, ASCP MLT, CLS (NCA) or eligibility for certification.
• Current Basic Life Support certification for Health Care Providers.
• 1 year clinical laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and process blood, urine and other specimens.
• Perform routine and advanced laboratory procedures.
• Perform quality control, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting procedures.
• Assist in orientation of new employees.
• Float for Story County network offices.

Skills

Laboratory procedures

Quality control

Instrument maintenance

Specimen processing

Team collaboration

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Medical/Clinical Lab Science

Tools

Laboratory information system (LIS)

Clinic information system (CIS)

Job description

McFarland Clinic is currently accepting applications for MLT/MT/MLS for its Story County offices. Candidates should be service-oriented, a team player, and be able to provide extraordinary care, every day to our patients.

Responsibilities include: obtain and processes blood, urine and other specimens. Performs routine and advanced laboratory procedures. Performs quality control, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting procedures. Uses the clinic information system and the laboratory information system in an appropriate manner. Performs and reviews quality control in assigned work areas. Assist in orientation of new employees. Assists in maintaining lab supply inventory. Attends required meetings and participates in committees as required.Float for our Story County network offices.

Education

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Medical/Clinical Lab Science from an accredited college or institution.

Certification/License

• Successful completion of a recognized course of study in MLT/MLS/CLS.
• Certification in MT/MLS (ASCP) or certification in MLT (ASCP) and/or eligibility for certification in MT/MLS (ASCP)
• Certification or eligibility for certification as MT (ASCP), CLS (NCA) or equivalent.
• Current Basic Life Support certification for Health Care Providers.
• Mandatory Reporter of Dependent Adult and Child Abuse.

Days: Monday - Friday.

Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Experience

• 1 year clinical laboratory experience preferred.

Pre-employment drug screen and criminal history background checks are a condition of hire.

McFarland Clinic offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, 401(k), and PTO.

McFarland Clinic is central Iowa's largest physician-owned multi-specialty clinic. Join our team and join a group of caring professionals, dedicated to providing Extraordinary Care, Every Day! We value quality care and extraordinary service, trusting relationships and an exceptional workplace. Our organization has more than 80 years experience of caring for people. We welcome applicants who can help us enhance the health and well-being of our patients and communities we serve.

McFarland Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer
McFarland Clinic makes every effort to comply with all requirements of federal, state and local laws relating to Equal Employment Opportunity.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Medical Lab Technician

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