What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - PRN position at STORY COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER?
Are you ready for a new chapter in your career? Do you want to be a part of a bigger story? Story Medical Center has an exciting opportunity for you as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)! Located in Nevada, Iowa, our Medical Center delivers high quality healthcare in a community-oriented manner in more than two dozen services and specialties.
As a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) you will:
- Perform complex laboratory procedures utilized for the diagnosis and treatment of disease as appropriate for patient age to include neonate, infant, child and adolescent, adult and geriatric adult; recognizes deviation from expected results; analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles.
- Analyze quality control data, make judgments concerning the results and take appropriate action to maintain test accuracy and precision.
- Assist and support quality management systems and performance improvement initiatives.
- Perform preventive maintenance and basic troubleshooting of instrumentation and equipment; as well as instrument and procedural calibrations.
- Support training of new employees and/or student interns.
- Maintain effective communication with all Story Medical departments. Communicate with other members of the health care team to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding all patient, resident, personnel information, and all other hospital information.
Required Education, Experience, and Skills:
- Associate’s degree in clinical laboratory science for an MLT or Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science, medical technology, or chemical, physical, or biological science required for an MLS.
- Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP) as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT). Certification must be achieved within 6 months of hire.
- Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or American Medical Technologist (AMT) as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS). Certification must be achieved within 6 months of hire.
- Mandatory Reporter Certificate within 90 days of hire.
- Must have legal authorization to work in the United States.
Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:
- Ability to maintain a high standard of courtesy and cooperation in dealing with co-workers, physicians, patients, residents, volunteers, and visitors.
- Adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
Additional Information:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Department: Laboratory
Employment Type: PRN
Salary Range: $20.89 - $37.04
Story County Medical Center offers the following benefits to their employees:
- Free access to Story Medical's onsite wellness center
- Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS)
- Onsite Cafeteria
- Family-Like Environment!
Work Authorization:
Story County Medical Center will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Salary : $21 - $37
