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Medical Laboratory Technician/Medical Technologist - PRN
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
Under general supervision, performs moderate, and high complexity laboratory analysis in accordance with established criteria and guidelines.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education:
Graduate of an accredited two-year medical laboratory technician training program preferred. Associate in chemistry or biology or equivalent training, education, and experience per CLIA required.
Licensure/certification:
ASCP or nationally recognized equivalent. Medical Laboratory Technician certification within one year of employment
Previous Work Experience:
Previous experience in a clinical laboratory preferred.
Skills:
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English with people from diverse professional, educational and lifestyle backgrounds both orally and in writing. Ability to read and understand/follow written and verbal directions. Requires organizational and self motivational skills in prioritizing and managing multiple tasks. Must demonstrate ability to utilize effective decision-making and problem solving techniques. Ability to work independently and interdependently with the health care team. Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful situations and focused amid interruptions in a potentially fast paced environment.
Shift:
PRN
•as needed
Pay Range:
MLT
•$24.30
•$36.45
MT:
$27.35
•$41.02
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What they do
A Clinical Laboratory Scientist analyzes samples of body fluids, tissues, and other substances for diagnostic and research purposes within a medical laboratory or healthcare facility. Perform complex chemical, biological, hematological, immunologic, microscopic, and bacteriologic tests. Looks for bacteria, parasites, and other microorganisms, tests for drug levels in the blood to show how a patient is responding to treatment.
$75,091 / year median in Iowa
+5% projected growth