What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Lab Technician (Full Time) position at The Iowa Clinic?
Looking for a career where you love what you do and who you do it with? You’re in the right place.
Healthcare here is different – we’re locally owned and led by our physicians, and all decisions are always made right here in Central Iowa.
By working at The Iowa Clinic, you’ll get to make a difference while seeing a difference in our workplace. Because as one clinic dedicated to exceptional care, we’re committed to exceeding expectations, showing compassion and collaborating to provide the kind of care most of us got into this business to deliver in the first place.
Think you’ve got what it takes to join our TIC team? Keep reading…
Essential Functions
- Will work in lab running machines and performing blood draws.
1. Demonstrates ability to consistently meet the department work schedule.
2. Obtains/collects specimens for laboratory testing, including, but not limited to, blood, and urine. Seeks assistance appropriately.
a. Checks test requisition to assure correctness and completeness prior to collecting samples. Verifies positive patient identification.
b. Performs venipunctures and fingerstick using aseptic technique and in accordance with Hospital procedures. Ensures that specimen requirements are met at the time of collection and maintains specimen integrity.
c. Initials, dates, and times all collections.
3. Within scope of training, prepares specimens and performs laboratory analyses and quality control testing in accordance with established Hospital policies and procedures. Recognizes test inconsistencies and takes appropriate corrective action taken. Seeks assistance from appropriate laboratory personnel as needed to identify and/or resolve issues.
4. Performs preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment, documenting all instrument checks, problems, and corrective actions taken. Seeks assistance form appropriate laboratory personnel as needed to identify and/or resolve issues.
5. Performs clerical tasks as applicable, including, but no limited to, completing requisitions for patient billing and test requisitions; preparing quality control graphs and reports; and inputting data on Pathology Lab computer.
6. Assumes accountability for enhancing own professional knowledge through journal articles, professional organizations, seminars, etc.
7. Maintains awareness of own safety in carrying out duties and responsibilities. Adheres to universal precautions and infection control policies and procedures. Keeps own work area clean, neat, and professional in appearance.
8. Maintains patient confidentiality and uses discretion in patient interactions.
This job might be for you if you have…
Qualifications
- A desire to find a meaningful, fulfilling career
- An MLT requires strong attention to detail and experience with CLIA compliance.
- Lab experience necessary.
- ASCP or AAMA certification required.
What’s in it for you
- One of the best 401(k) programs in central Iowa, including employer match and profit sharing
- Employee incentives to share in the Clinic’s success
- Generous PTO accruals and paid holidays.
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Quarterly volunteer opportunities through a variety of local nonprofits
- Training and development programs
- Opportunities to have fun with your colleagues, including TIC night at the Iowa Cubs, employee appreciation tailgate party, Adventureland day, State Fair tickets, annual holiday party, drive-in movie night… we could go on and on
- Monthly departmental celebrations, jeans days and clinic-wide competitions
- Employee rewards and recognition program
- Health and wellness program with up to $350/year in incentives
- Employee feedback surveys
- All employee meetings, team huddles and transparent communication
Salary : $350
