Medical Lab Technician MLT Nights

Regional Health Services of Howard County•Oelwein, IA

59d

About The Position

Position Purpose: Performs clinical testing of laboratory specimens to provide accurate and reliable data for clinical assessment of patients. Adheres to MercyOne's performance expectations and performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of MercyOne. What you will Do: Obtains proper specimens for testing. Performs clinical testing of laboratory specimens and reviews data for clinical correlation. Performs quality control testing on all analyzers and analytes and interprets results. Troubleshoots instrumentation and assays. Adheres to all safety, infection control and colleague health policies and procedures. Based on principles of growth and development, provides care appropriate to the age related needs of the patients served on his/her assigned unit, which may include: Birth-28 days: Neonate 1-18 Months: Infant 18 Mo-3 Yrs: Toddler 3-6 Yrs: Pre-School Aged 6-12 Yrs: School-Aged 12-18 Yrs: Adolescents 18-65 Yrs: Adults 65+ Yrs: Geriatrics Hours/Schedule: Full time, 40 hours Night Shift Ministry/Facility Information: MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides expert health care to eight counties. MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides excellent, personalized care close to home to the communities in the Cedar Valley. With 491 licensed beds between the three medical centers, each providing 24-hour emergency lifesaving care, MercyOne is there for you in critical moments: MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center, an Area Level III Trauma Center and an accredited chest pain center MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation With more than 2,500 colleagues, MercyOne is one of the largest employers in Northeast Iowa. MercyOne Medical Group - Northeast Iowa is made up of more than 30 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics located throughout Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Benton, Butler, Fayette and Tama counties. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Requirements

Associates Degree: Medical Laboratory Technician program.
ASCP eligible and successfully pass certification exam within 6 months of hire or certified Medical Laboratory Technician by ASCP.
Mandatory Reporter.

Responsibilities

Obtains proper specimens for testing.
Performs clinical testing of laboratory specimens and reviews data for clinical correlation.
Performs quality control testing on all analyzers and analytes and interprets results.
Troubleshoots instrumentation and assays.
Adheres to all safety, infection control and colleague health policies and procedures.
Based on principles of growth and development, provides care appropriate to the age related needs of the patients served on his/her assigned unit, which may include:
Birth-28 days: Neonate
1-18 Months: Infant
18 Mo-3 Yrs: Toddler
3-6 Yrs: Pre-School Aged
6-12 Yrs: School-Aged
12-18 Yrs: Adolescents
18-65 Yrs: Adults
65+ Yrs: Geriatrics