Medical Laboratory Scientist

Avera • Le Mars, IA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Floyd Valley Healthcare is proud to offer a positive and fulfilling work environment that supports a healthy work-life balance. We understand that our employees have choices, and we strive to be an employer of choice for our team. Come join our award-winning team at Floyd Valley Healthcare in our Laboratory Department! Floyd Valley Healthcare in Le Mars, IA has a full-time position (40 hours per week) in our Laboratory Department for a Medical Lab Scientist or Medical Technician. Evening position Monday-Friday (3 pm-11 pm) and every 5th weekend (6 pm-6 am) Floyd Valley offers a positive culture that supports a healthy work-life balance. Our Mission is to be a progressive healthcare partner serving with compassion, integrity and excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science or an Associate’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology.
• 2 years of Microbiology experience required.
• Previous experience in a hospital laboratory setting is required.
• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist from the ASCP or AMT required within 12 months of hire.
• BLS a plus; certification is required as an employee.
• Mandatory Reporter training certificate a plus; certification is required as an employee.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a resource to lab staff, maintains inventory for the chemistry and microbiology departments, trains new staff, and conducts competencies for staff.
• Updates policies and procedures and activates troubleshooting procedures when necessary.
• Provides phlebotomy on adults, children, and infants by venipuncture or capillary methods and direct arterial punctures.
• Performs routine and special laboratory testing, recording, and test results reporting within established turnaround time.
• Interpret analytical findings/results to assess compliance with hospital and industry standards.
• Performs specimen collection, handling, processing, and testing following established procedures.
• Performs instrument maintenance, calibrations, and function checks.
• Assists in evaluating new tests and/or new procedures; perform quality control, proficiency testing and remedial action for unacceptable results.

Benefits

• Student Debt Program
• IPERS Retirement
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Fitness Center
• Paid Time Off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree