Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - FT - Days

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. Proficient in performing phlebotomy procedures. 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:

Monday through Friday 11:30am-6:00pm

Salary Range:

$23.95 - $37.04

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. Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - FT - Days 3.0 3.0 out of 5 stars 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. Proficient in performing phlebotomy procedures. 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:

Monday through Friday 11:30am-6:00pm

Salary Range:

$23.95 - $37.04

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.