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Medical Laboratory Scientist

CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs·Council Bluffs, Iowa

$29 - $44/hr·Other·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 21 days ago
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About the role

Perform complex laboratory tests across various disciplines to provide accurate diagnostic data for patient treatment. Maintain and calibrate automated equipment while ensuring strict adherence to quality control and regulatory standards.

  • Where You’ll Work At CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs, patients are at the heart of our care. Our campus is designed to heal the body, mind and spirit of every person in a more comfortable, less stressful hospital environment. Our full range of medical services include a new pavilion featuring enhancements in heart and vascular care, surgery, maternity, cancer care, and diagnostic imaging. Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Medical Lab Scientist, you will be a critical diagnostic expert, performing complex laboratory tests to ensure accurate, timely results vital for patient diagnosis and treatment. *
  • Up to $5,000 New Hire Sign-on bonus & up to $10,000 Student Loan Forgiveness**Every day, you will execute a wide range of analytical procedures across various lab disciplines (hematology, chemistry, microbiology, etc.). You'll analyze specimens, operate/maintain instruments, interpret results, and conduct quality control, providing crucial data for clinical decisions.To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate a strong scientific foundation, advanced technical proficiency, exceptional problem-solving skills, and meticulous attention to detail. Your paramount commitment will be to accuracy and regulatory adherence. Performs and reports waived, moderately complex, and highly complex test procedures on patient specimens adhering to the Section’s Standard Operating Procedures to ensure accurate and timely reporting 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 Ensures that major automated equipment is operational by performing required maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting procedures; including contacting of instrument vendor for assistance or repair Performs required calibration and quality control procedures and maintains records to ensure tests are being performed within established parameters Performs proficiency testing as assigned and review results with laboratory clinical leaders 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 Job Requirements Required: Bachelor's degree in Medical Lab Science or Medical Technology, or related field defined by CLIA Preferred: Certified as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Technologist, or equivalent by ASCP May consider Med tab Technician MLT qualified candidates for similar position

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Medical Lab Science, Medical Technology, or a related CLIA-defined field. ASCP certification is preferred, and candidates with MLT qualifications may be considered.

  • bachelor degree
  • professional certificate
  • Quality Control
  • Troubleshooting
  • Patient Care
  • Instrument Maintenance
  • Calibration
  • Regulatory Adherence
  • Microbiology
  • Chemistry
  • Hematology
  • Specimen Analysis
  • Clinical Correlation
  • Validation of Procedures

Benefits

  • Sign-on Bonus
  • Student Loan Forgiveness

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$29 - $44/hr
Location
Council Bluffs, Iowa
Posted
Jul 7, 2026
Closes
Sep 13, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs

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Salary listed on 15 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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Medical Laboratory Scientist roles in Iowa are typically in steady demand because hospitals and clinics rely on timely testing to support diagnosis and treatment. Competition often centers on candidates who already hold ASCP or AMT certification, have the required experience, and can start with a BLS certification plan in place. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification status and experience match before applying.

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