Medical Lab Technician

Genesis Healthcare System • Davenport, IA

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About The Position

In order to fill our Mission of serving our community by helping each person achieve optimal health and well-being by providing compassionate, exceptional, and affordable healthcare services, all employees of Genesis HealthCare System must be committed to living the Genesis Mission and Genesis values of Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Team, and Innovation. All employees must regard themselves as an ‘owner’ of Genesis and keep our patients at the center of everything we do - always. Position Details: Work Shift: Varied Shift (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Department: GCMC Lab Overview of Position: The Medical Technologist will perform, evaluate and submit results on blood and body fluid specimens received for laboratory analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Completion of an accredited MT program, MT (ASCP) or equivalent or registry eligible, or have education and experience equivalent to an MT(ASCP).
• Entry level experience in clinical laboratory which may include a hospital based student clinical rotation.
• Excellent interpersonal, decision-making, and investigative skills.
• Demonstrated excellence with listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to provide outstanding customer service and maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and under pressure in a complex and changing work environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintains knowledge of laboratory tests and processes specimens maintaining specimen integrity according to individual test requirements.
• Scope of responsibility may include maintenance of equipment, ability to troubleshoot instrument performance, and display understanding of quality control requirements related to test analysis.
• Must demonstrate ability to keep accurate records, to include release and reporting of test information via the laboratory information system.
• May provide assistance in areas of phlebotomy, CPA, and telecommunications.
• Maintains knowledge and assists in complying with all regulatory agencies including CAP, HFAP, OSHA, and HIPPA.
• Provide outstanding customer service to internal and external customers.
• Maintains the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality at all times.
• Performs other functions as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level