Med Technologist Weekends

Trinity Health•West Des Moines, IA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is eligible for relocation depending on location. Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Med Technologist. As a Med Technologist at MercyOne, you will act as technical information resource for MercyOne Des Moines Laboratory. Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance and/or results and uses knowledge, critical thinking skills, and judgment to troubleshoot and resolve them. May be assigned to assume the duties of a charge technologist. Performs tasks and procedures specific to assigned department with minimal supervision. Uses educational and technical expertise to troubleshoot issues related to specimen quality, instrument/method performance and analytical interferences to ensure patient results match clinical status. Assists and supports quality management systems and performance improvement initiatives. Works independently, organizing work to meet established deadlines and records. Maintains supply inventories. Trains new employees and acts as preceptor for laboratory students. Operates laboratory information systems, personal computers, and instrument-related computer software. Provides exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or in Chemistry, Biology or related field.
One-year 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.
Certification in one of the following: Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Technologist (MT) by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP).
Medical Technologist (MT) by the American Medical Technologists (AMT).
Medical Technologist (MT) by the American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB).
Must successfully complete certification exam within six (6) months of hire if hired as eligible.
Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training for child and dependent adult abuse within three (3) months of hire.

Responsibilities

Act as technical information resource for MercyOne Des Moines Laboratory.
Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance and/or results and use knowledge, critical thinking skills, and judgment to troubleshoot and resolve them.
May be assigned to assume the duties of a charge technologist.
Perform tasks and procedures specific to assigned department with minimal supervision.
Use educational and technical expertise to troubleshoot issues related to specimen quality, instrument/method performance and analytical interferences to ensure patient results match clinical status.
Assist and support quality management systems and performance improvement initiatives.
Work independently, organizing work to meet established deadlines and records.
Maintain supply inventories.
Train new employees and act as preceptor for laboratory students.
Operate laboratory information systems, personal computers, and instrument-related computer software.
Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.
Occasionally complete phlebotomy.