Medical Technologist (ASCP)

Avera•Spirit Lake, IA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Be a part of Lakes Regional Healthcare! A multi-disciplinary team built on Compassion, Hospitality, and Stewardship, and the mission of improving the health and well-being of people in the Iowa Great Lakes region. Lake Regional Healthcare is currently seeking Medical Technologist’s to deliver the best possible medical care in LRH’s patient-focused setting. SUMMARY: Seeking a Medical Technologist to be a part of our laboratory team. This position will interact with the existing quality med techs at LRH and be a contributor toward improving the health and well-being of patients in the Iowa Great Lakes region. Opportunity to work alongside qualified techs in a clean and comfortable environment. Team has scored 100% on the last three CMS - CLIA Standard Inspections. Responsible for specimen collection and processing, test performance, and reporting of laboratory test results. Follows the laboratory's procedures for specimen collection and processing, timely test analysis, and maintaining records of patient test results. Performs proficiency testing and maintains records that demonstrate they are handled in the same manner as patient samples.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science/medical technology preferred.
A training program in medical technology with board certification by American Society of Clinical Pathologists, HEW or other equivalent certification body required.

Nice To Haves

One year in a hospital setting is beneficial.

Responsibilities

specimen collection
specimen processing
test performance
reporting of laboratory test results
Follows the laboratory's procedures for specimen collection and processing, timely test analysis, and maintaining records of patient test results.
Performs proficiency testing and maintains records that demonstrate they are handled in the same manner as patient samples.