Medical Lab Technician/Medical Lab Scientist
$53,810–$74,090 year
On-siteBoone, Iowa, United States
Job Summary
Perform qualitative and quantitative tests on biological specimens for diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of disease. Troubleshoot test performance issues using critical thinking and consult with medical technologists or the laboratory director as needed. Analyze quality control data, perform instrument calibration and preventive maintenance, and document variances to the department director. Maintain inventory, assist with new instrument implementation and training, and participate in the Quality Assurance program. Adhere to hospital standards, EMTALA guidelines, and regulatory requirements while operating laboratory information systems. Complete mandatory BLS/CPR, abuse reporter training, and ASCP registration within six months of hiring.
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree in a science-related field with completion of a six-month clinical internship from a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) accredited Clinical Laboratory Science program
- approved alternate career path as designated in the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA '88)
- Registration by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) as a Medical Laboratory Technician as a Clinical Laboratory Technician
- Registration by the American Medical Technologists (AMT) as a Medical Laboratory Technician
- Completion and maintenance of BLS/CPR
- Mandatory reporter training for Dependent Adult and Child Abuse
- Ability to communicate well verbally
- Must work effectively as a team member
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