Med Tech/MLT MercyOne Primghar Hospital - Trinity Health

Description

Employment Type:

Full timeShift:Rotating ShiftDescription:Employment Type:
Full TimeShift: Rotating

Position Purpose:
Under limited supervision, performs various clinical laboratory procedures.

To meet department needs, may be assigned to specific testing or work as a generalist performing a variety of procedures.

What you will Do:
Is skilled in Specimen Acquisition, to include Arterial collections.
Follows protocol related to Critical Values, Delta Checks, or reporting notations.

Contacts nursing unit personnel with regard to results and for clarification of requests or other routine problems arising about specimens and requests.

Calibrates and operates laboratory equipment used in performance of the tests pertinent to the section to which assigned. Competent to calibrate instruments and perform correlation studies on new lots of reagents.
Prepares standards, reagents and other materials used in testing.
Participates in Proficiency Testing.

Notifies appropriate personnel of unusual problems such as unacceptable specimens, equipment malfunctions and quality control aberrations, in accordance with section policy or procedure.

Participates in departmental Performance Improvement, Quality Assurance, and Continuing Education initiatives.
Performs phlebotomy and obtains arterial specimens as necessary to assist in specimen procurement.
Assists in the training of new employees. Strives to be a good steward of reagents, supplies, and disposables. Maintains a clean and disinfected work area.
Is responsible for assigned work schedule including on-call, weekend and holiday coverage.


Minimum Qualifications:
Medical TechnologistRequires a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Medical Technology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Genetics or health-related science. Ongoing education, training and certification may be required to meet prevailing regulatory requirements. MT (ASCP), MT (AMT) or CLS (NCA) certification or certification eligible preferred.
Must meet Clia standards for high complexity testing.
Medical Laboratory TechnicianAssociate degree, certification or college degree required. MLT (ASCP) or CLT (NCA) certification or certification eligible preferred.

In lieu of certification, would consider a minimum of two years of college with science courses (two years of related hospital experience would be considered the equivalent of one year of college).

A specific related accredited course in a clinical laboratory would be equivalent to one year of college.
Must meet CLIA standards for high complexity testing.
Requires completion of twelve (12) hours of laboratory related continuing education annually.

Position Highlights and BenefitsThe tri-state region, referred to as Western Iowa or Siouxland, is highlighted by safe and friendly communities, excellent schools and a mix of peaceful rural areas and vibrant city atmosphere where Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota meet at the Missouri River.

Situated in the heart of downtown Sioux City, MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center is also well positioned for urban living in any of the newly renovated apartments, downtown lofts, or townhome living options.

The downtown also features a historic district with excellent restaurants and social spots, and you'll just be steps away from the beautifully renovated Warrior Hotel for dinner and the gorgeous Orpheum Theatre for entertainment.

We care about your well-being, both physical and mental, which is why our benefit package includes: Wellness programsEducation reimbursementPersonalized health insurance plans including dental and visionPaid time offLong- and short-term leaveRetirement planningLife insurance coverageMinistry/Facility InformationMercyOne Western Iowa serves the needs of individuals in a 33-county area including western Iowa, eastern Nebraska and southeastern South Dakota.

MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center, a 238-bed regional facility, is home to the only Level II trauma center in the area - one of only four trauma care facilities in the state to receive verification from the American College of Surgeons - and MercyOne Air Med, a regional helicopter ambulance service.

Along with owned and managed hospitals in Primghar and Hawarden, Iowa, and a partnership with Dunes Surgical Hospital in South Dakota, the region also operates a primary care network, specialty care clinics and home health care, providing an entire continuum of preventative, primary, acute and tertiary health care services to provide personalized, compassionate care for the communities we serve and beyond.

MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center and all its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity employers.

We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation.

Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do.

Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.