Trinity Health·West Des Moines, Iowa
Acts as a technical resource for the laboratory, troubleshooting instrument performance and specimen quality to ensure accurate patient results. Responsibilities include training new employees, maintaining inventories, and occasionally performing phlebotomy.
Employment type: Full time
This position is eligible for relocation depending on location.
Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Med Technologist.
As a Med Technologist at MercyOne, you will act as technical information resource for MercyOne Des Moines Laboratory. Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance and/or results and uses knowledge, critical thinking skills, and judgment to troubleshoot and resolve them. May be assigned to assume the duties of a charge technologist. Performs tasks and procedures specific to assigned department with minimal supervision.
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.
Schedule: Friday-Sunday 0930-2200, position must also occasionally complete phlebotomy
Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!
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