Technical Specialist (MT/MLS) - Microbiology | 40 hours per week | Laboratory

20000 Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center; West Burlington (IA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Matching retirement programs

Health, Dental and Vision plans

Health Savings and Flexible Spending

Employee discounts

Long-Term Disability, Life, AD&D paid

Paid time off

Education assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Referral bonus

Discounted meals

Job summary

Great River Health in Iowa is seeking an experienced Laboratory professional to direct and oversee operations for assigned departments. The role involves test method evaluation, policy design, inventory control and ensuring regulatory compliance, with independent testing as required.

You will perform qualitative and quantitative tests, troubleshoot issues, and supervise staff, including training and orientation. Requires NAACLS pathways and applicable certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or related science.
• 1–3 years clinical internship in a NAACLS accredited program or approved alternate path.
• 4–6 years minimal clinical laboratory experience.
• Certification should be through ASCP or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide bench coverage as needed.
• Review quality control for assigned department(s).
• Oversee the proficiency testing program for assigned department(s).
• Maintain adequate inventory of all materials and supplies to ensure testing is not interrupted.
• Review laboratory test results for accuracy.
• Write and review SOPs for assigned department(s).
• Coordinate and perform new test method validations.
• Oversee department workflow, communicate standards, ensure procedures are followed.
• Review monthly maintenance logs for assigned department(s).
• Participate in training and orientation of new staff; provide ongoing education.
• Investigate complaints about service/equipment and take corrective action.
• Coordinate activities with other departments to ensure timely service.
• Participate in department meetings and quality assurance programs.
• Recommend changes to improve service and efficiency.
• Engage in continuing education and attend workshops on best practices.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or chemical, physical or biological science

Job description

Job Details

Minimum Hiring Wage: From $35.79 per hour. Job Details: $15,000 Sign on Bonus for Eligible Candidates! Scheduled Hours: Day Shift, 8 or 10 hour shifts. Rotating weekends and holidays.

Job Description:

Responsible for directing, reviewing and overseeing performance of all operations for assigned department(s). Duties will extend to include test method evaluation, selection and implementation, designing and maintaining current policies and procedures, inventory control, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Performs tests and procedures in assigned section, including those which require exercise of independent judgment and responsibility. Independently performs qualitative and quantitative tests, following established guidelines and predetermined criteria. Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance and/or results and uses knowledge, critical thinking skills, and judgment to troubleshoot and resolve them. Performs competency assessments for moderate and/or high complexity testing, depending upon the department. May also perform testing in other departments as needed.

What you will do

• Provide bench coverage as needed.
• Review quality control for assigned department(s).
• Oversee the proficiency testing program for assigned department(s).
• Maintains adequate inventory of all materials and supplies required for assigned department(s) to ensure that patient testing is not interrupted.
• Review laboratory test results to check for accuracy.
• Writes and reviews Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for assigned department(s).
• Coordinates and performs new test method validations.
• Oversee the workflow of the department, communicate standards, and ensure that staff are following procedures and quality standards.
• Reviews monthly maintenance logs for assigned department(s).
• Participate in training and orientation of new staff; provides ongoing education.
• Investigate complaints about service and equipment and take corrective action.
• Coordinate activities with other departments to ensure that services are provided in an efficient and timely manner.
• Participate in department meetings and quality assurance programs.
• Recommend changes that could improve service and increase operational efficiency.
• Participates in continuing education and attends workshops to increase awareness of best practices for the clinical laboratory.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or chemical, physical or biological science.
• Maintains current and active status on all required training and education as outlined by corporate policy.
• 1-3 years clinical internship in a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) accredited clinical laboratory science program or approved alternate career path that meets certification eligibility requirements.
• 4-6 years minimal clinical laboratory experience.
• Medical Laboratory Scientist within 180 Days Required.
• Medical Technologist within 180 Days Required.

Additional Requirements:

Certification should be through the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or equivalent certification.

Benefits:

• Competitive base pay
• Matching retirement programs
• Health, Dental and Vision plans
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee discounts including car rental, cell-phone plans
• Employer-paid, Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Discounted cafeteria meals
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Service Recognition program
• Voluntary plans including: Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity

Great River Health and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

We are an equal-opportunity employer.