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MercyOne · 1 day ago

Med Lab Tech MLT Microbiology

Dubuque, IA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

MercyOne is seeking to hire a Medical Lab Tech (MLT) to perform clinical testing, quality control, and maintenance in assigned departments. The role involves troubleshooting and resolving issues related to test performance and results, ensuring specimen integrity, and analyzing quality control data.

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Responsibilities

Independently performs clinical testing, to include waived, moderate and high complexity testing, to provide accurate and timely clinical diagnostic information to healthcare providers

Monitors the collection, transportation, storage, identification and processing of specimens to ensure specimen integrity prior to testing

Takes appropriate action if acceptable criteria are not met

Recognizes deviation from expected results, analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles and laboratory policies

Performs preventative maintenance and basic troubleshooting of instrumentation and equipment

Communicates problems and potential problems to appropriate staff members

Analyzes quality control data, makes judgments concerning the results and takes appropriate action to maintain test accuracy and precision

Qualification

Clinical testingQuality controlMedical Laboratory Technician certificationLaboratory software proficiencyTeamwork

Required

Associate degree in a science-related field with a certificate of completion from a Medical Laboratory Technician program from an accredited institution

Military education and experience will be considered providing that the applicant has completed the full laboratory training course of 52 weeks and has at least one year's experience in a military hospital

Certified as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent

May be hired into this position if he/she has completed the requirements for registration but has not successfully completed the MLT exam; however, the exam must be successfully completed within 6 months subsequent to hiring

Demonstrates professionalism and teamwork

Has knowledge of and can operate laboratory related computer software and systems