Medical Lab Technician

Company: MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center
Location: West Des Moines
Posted on: March 12, 2023

Job Description:

Overview
CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
Responsibilities
Position is eligible for Sign on Bonus OR Educational Assistance

• Uses educational and technical expertise to troubleshoot issues related to specimen quality, instrument/method performance and analytical interferences to ensure patient results match clinical status. Assists and supports quality management systems and performance improvement initiatives.
• Works independently, organizing work to meet established deadlines and records. Maintains supply inventories.
• Trains new employees and acts as preceptor for laboratory students.
• Operates laboratory information systems, personal computers, and instrument-related computer software.
• Provides exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.
  Qualifications
  
  • Associate's degree in science-related field.
  • Six (6) month clinical internship in a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) accredited clinical laboratory science program or approved alternate career path that meets certification eligibility requirements.
    • Certification in one of the following:
      • Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP).
      • Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) by the American Medical Technologists (AMT).
      • Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) by the American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB).
      • A person may be hired into this position if he/she has completed the requirements for registration for the certification exam. The exam must be successfully completed within six (6) months of hire.
      • Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training for child and dependent adult abuse within three (3) months of hire .
        Pay Range
        $17.89 - $24.60 /hour

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