Medical Laboratory Technician
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Job overview
Catholic Health Initiatives is hiring a Medical Laboratory Technician. The Medical Lab Technologist performs vital clinical laboratory procedures to detect, identify, measure, and report data crucial for disease diagnosis and treatment. This role involves expertly conducting waived and moderate procedures using technical skills, instrumentation, and information systems, providing essential clinical laboratory support while ensuring the quality and accuracy of all tests under leadership direction. The successful candidate will possess comprehensive knowledge of laboratory principles across various disciplines, understand sample processing and result interpretation, prioritize chemical and...
Key focus areas include Perform lab test procedures on patient specimens adhering to Standard Operating Procedures., Provide excellent patient care through clinical correlation of results., and Identify patterns of bias and rapidly notify caregivers of critical values..
Successful candidates bring Associates Of Science In Biological Or Chemical Science As Defined By CLIA and High School GED General Studies Completed Official Military Medical Laboratory Course And Held Military Enlisted Occupational Speciality Of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Lab Technician). Important skills include Clinical Laboratory Procedures, Detect Disease, Identify Disease, Measure Disease Data, Report Disease Data, and Waived Procedures.
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Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Medical Lab Technologist, you will perform vital clinical laboratory procedures to detect, identify, measure, and report data crucial for disease diagnosis and treatment.
Every day, you will expertly conduct waived and moderate procedures using technical skills, instrumentation, and information systems, providing essential clinical laboratory support while ensuring the quality and accuracy of all tests under leadership direction.
To be successful in this role, you will possess comprehensive knowledge of laboratory principles across various disciplines (microbiology, hematology, chemistry, etc.), understand sample processing and result interpretation, prioritize chemical and biological safety, and be adept at operating and maintaining lab equipment.
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Aligning with local and state requirements performs lab test procedures on patient specimens adhering to the Section’s Standard Operating Procedures to ensure accurate, timely reporting.
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Provides excellent patient care through clinical correlation of results, identification of patterns of bias, rapid notification of appropriate caregivers of critical values, and completion of testing within established turn-around-time limits
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Ensures that major automated equipment is operational by performing required maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting procedures; including contacting of instrument vendor for assistance or repair
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Performs required calibration and quality control procedures and maintains records to ensure tests are being performed within established parameters
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Performs proficiency testing as assigned and review results with laboratory clinical leaders
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Assists in evaluation and generation of compliant documentation for the validation of new procedures and equipment to provide the physician with the most current laboratory technology
We are offering up to $5,000 as a Sign-on Bonus as well as up to $10,000 in Educational Assistance to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.
Job Requirements
Required
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Associates Of Science in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA., upon hire or
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High School GED General Studies completed an official military medical laboratory course and held the military enlisted occupational speciality of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Lab Technician), upon hire or
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High School Graduate General Studies completed an official military medical laboratory course and held the military enlisted occupational speciality of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Lab Technician), upon hire
Preferred
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Medical Laboratory Technician AMT, upon hire or
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Medical Laboratory Technician ASCP, upon hire or
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Medical Lab Tech AAB, upon hire
Where You'll Work
For more than 50 years, the mission of CHI Health Missouri Valley has been to nurture and enhance the quality of life for residents of Harrison County in Iowa. As a community hospital, its ongoing commitment is to keep residents in good health. Through the years, CHI Health Missouri Valley has strived to improve the health status of southwest Iowa residents – children, teens, adults, senior citizens, friends and neighbors. CHI Health Missouri Valley is proud to offer health care services – close to home – within this community.
Pay Range
$23.11 - $34.38 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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