Med Technologist MLS

About the role

Performs laboratory testing, verifies results using knowledge of principles, QC, and instruments, and interprets results based on physiology. Recognizes and solves problems using skills and technical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Performs and reports all assigned tests with expected precision and accuracy
• Obtains blood or other body fluid from patients
• Operates computer equipment and software programs relative to performance of essential job functions and other laboratory related requirements
• Records all required quality control results
• Maintains, calibrates, and repairs equipment with accurate records of services
• Participates in the evaluation of new procedures, equipment and methods
• Set up cultures, read gram stains, and perform rapid kit testing in Microbiology
• Follows established standard work practices and uses established safety precautions to collect blood specimens utilizing appropriate techniques
• Accurately identifies patients using two patient identifiers and labels specimens according to policy
• Maintains required department confidentiality and abides by HIPAA regulations
• Trains colleagues in established standard work practices and monitors/audits for compliance
• Provides competent patient care by obtaining and appropriately interpreting data, making appropriate decisions based on age-specific growth and development, and adapting procedures and treatments
• Communicates with and performs duties following MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center and Sisters of Mercy’s Mission, Values, and Guiding Behaviors
• Supports and abides by all medical center, departmental, and safety policies and procedures
• Proactively identifies safety concerns and communicates them to management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or chemical, physical, or biological science degree is required or qualifies as an MT under the CLIA high complexity testing personnel qualifications
• Educational transcript required for verification
• Previous experience is preferred
• MLS/MT (ASCP) registry required or completed within two years of hire