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MercyOne · 7 hours ago

Med Technologist Core Lab Evenings

Des Moines, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

MercyOne is seeking to hire a Med Technologist for their Core Lab. In this role, you will act as a technical information resource, troubleshooting and resolving issues related to test performance while providing exceptional customer service.

Health CareHealth DiagnosticsHospitalMedicalNon ProfitPersonal HealthPrimary and Urgent Care

Responsibilities

Uses educational and technical expertise to troubleshoot issues related to specimen quality, instrument/method performance and analytical interferences to ensure patient results match clinical status. Assists and supports quality management systems and performance improvement initiatives

Works independently, organizing work to meet established deadlines and records. Maintains supply inventories

Trains new employees and acts as preceptor for laboratory students

Operates laboratory information systems, personal computers, and instrument-related computer software

Provides exceptional customer service to internal and external customers

Qualification

Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)Medical Technologist (MT)Clinical Laboratory ScienceLaboratory Information SystemsCustomer Service

Required

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or in Chemistry, Biology or related field

One-year clinical internship in a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) accredited clinical laboratory science program or approved alternate career path that meets certification eligibility requirements

Certification in one of the following: Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Technologist (MT) by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP)

Medical Technologist (MT) by the American Medical Technologists (AMT)

Medical Technologist (MT) by the American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB)

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