Medical Technologist (MT)

Lifepoint Health • Ottumwa, IA

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About The Position

The Medical Technologist follows standardized procedures to prepare and collect samples, including blood and other bodily fluids, and analyzes them for abnormalities. The role operates laboratory equipment and computerized instruments to perform tests, evaluates results for accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits, and reports and documents results according to organizational standards for physicians or registered nurses. The Medical Technologist also performs quality assurance work to help ensure equipment accuracy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Medical Technologist license through ASCP or AMT preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Medical Technologist license through ASCP or AMT.

Responsibilities

• Follow standardized procedures and help prepare samples for testing.
• Collect samples and analyze bodily fluids and substances for abnormalities.
• Collect blood and study blood samples used in transfusions.
• Operate laboratory equipment effectively and to a high-quality standard.
• Analyze test results for accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits, and report and document results according to organizational standards.
• Perform automated tests using computerized instruments and automated equipment.
• Run tests and analyze results for reporting to physicians or registered nurses.
• Perform quality assurance work to ensure equipment accuracy.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time