Med Technologist Weekends

About the role

This full-time, evening-shift position is eligible for relocation assistance depending on location. As a Medical Technologist at MercyOne, you will act as a technical information resource for the MercyOne Des Moines Laboratory. You will identify problems that may adversely affect test performance and/or results, using your knowledge, critical thinking skills, and judgment to troubleshoot and resolve them. You may be assigned to assume the duties of a charge technologist and will perform tasks and procedures specific to your assigned department with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Use educational and technical expertise to troubleshoot issues related to specimen quality, instrument/method performance, and analytical interferences to ensure patient results match clinical status.
• Assist and support quality management systems and performance improvement initiatives.
• Work independently, organizing work to meet established deadlines and records.
• Maintain supply inventories.
• Train new employees and act as a preceptor for laboratory students.
• Operate laboratory information systems, personal computers, and instrument-related computer software.
• Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.
• Occasionally complete phlebotomy duties.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or in Chemistry, Biology, or a related field.
• One-year clinical internship in a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) accredited clinical laboratory science program or an approved alternate career path that meets certification eligibility requirements.
• Certification in one of the following:
  • Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Technologist (MT) by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP).
  • Medical Technologist (MT) by the American Medical Technologists (AMT).
  • Medical Technologist (MT) by the American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB).
• A person may be hired into this position if they have completed the educational requirements and are eligible 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.

Schedule

Friday–Sunday, 09:30–22:00.

Benefits

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunities for growth throughout the system.