Med Technologist MLS/MLT

Trinity Health • Clinton, IA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides clinical care through the performances of laboratory based diagnostic tests and services. Facilitates analysis of fluids and results as generated by procedures. Responsible for performing procedures in chemistry, hematology, blood bank, urinalysis, serology and bacteriology in a correct and complete manner. Responsible for performing phlebotomies, collection of cultures and urine drug screens as requested. Works under supervision of Section Head or Laboratory Manager. Ages served range from newborn to geriatric. Performs procedures in chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, immunohematology, serology, microbiology, and virology. Reports results, both normal and abnormal to the appropriate party. Performs instrument maintenance, quality control and activities to meet federal and state standards. Follows procedures to completion to ensure accuracy of results. Assures that procedural performance and behavior does not result in physical or psychological discomfort to the patient or others associated with patients. Obtains prompt, accurate test results to insure proper treatment. Performs Lab Assistant duties as needed. Communicates with physicians, nurse, and ancillary caregivers. Considers the cost of supplies with the delivery of care for each patient. Participates in Unit based Quality Improvements Projects and routine Quality and Environmental monitoring. Maintains unit specific competencies and participates in review of the high-risk/ low-frequency competencies. Maintains knowledge of equipment and continuously learns new technology and is able to trouble shoot equipment, report malfunctioning equipment and ensure its repair and return to service. Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.

Requirements

• Must be a Registered Medical Laboratory Technician (American Society of Clinical Pathologists or equivalent) or completed within 6 months of hire.
• Graduate of an approved accredited medical laboratory technician program or the equivalent as determined by the Department of Health and Human Service.
• Must work with exacting numbers, have good eye-hand coordination, and possess good color discrimination.
• Must be able to demonstrate basic computer skills in a Windows environment.
• Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
• Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission and vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health.
• Must possess the ability to comply with Trinity Health policies and procedures

Responsibilities

• Performs procedures in chemistry, hematology, blood bank, urinalysis, serology and bacteriology
• Performs phlebotomies, collection of cultures and urine drug screens
• Performs procedures in chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, immunohematology, serology, microbiology, and virology
• Reports results, both normal and abnormal to the appropriate party
• Performs instrument maintenance, quality control and activities to meet federal and state standards
• Performs Lab Assistant duties as needed
• Communicates with physicians, nurse, and ancillary caregivers
• Participates in Unit based Quality Improvements Projects and routine Quality and Environmental monitoring
• Maintains knowledge of equipment and continuously learns new technology and is able to trouble shoot equipment, report malfunctioning equipment and ensure its repair and return to service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees