Great River Health·West Burlington, Iowa
Perform complex laboratory procedures and blood analysis to aid physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of patients across all age groups. Maintain laboratory equipment, analyze quality control data, and provide training and orientation for new staff and students.
Scheduled Hours: Variable
perform complex laboratory procedures utilized for the diagnosis and treatment of disease as appropriate for patient age to include neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric adults; recognizes deviation from expected results; analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles. Provide reliable test results that aid the physician in the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of patients. Provide professional application of the principles, theories and techniques essential for providing reliable test results, which aid the physician in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Perform a variety of laboratory tests many of which are complex, involving numerous steps and techniques. Operate laboratory information systems, PC, and instrument-related computer software. Analyzes quality control data, makes judgments concerning the results and takes appropriate action to maintain test accuracy and precision. Work independently, organizing work to meet established deadlines and records. Perform preventive maintenance and basic troubleshooting of instrumentation and equipment. Perform new instrument or procedure implementation and training. Investigate complaints about service and equipment and take corrective action. Demonstrate the capability to employ independent, competent and professional judgment. Conduct analysis of blood samples to determine their blood group, blood type, and compatibility for transfusion purposes. Enter data from analysis of medical tests and clinical results into the computer. Review laboratory findings to check the accuracy of the results. Ensure documentation is complete according to department policies and procedures. Instruct staff in work policies and procedures, and the use and maintenance of equipment. Ensure documentation is completed according to department policies and procedures. Participate in training and orientation of new staff; provide ongoing education. Participate in training and orientation of new staff and students, to provide ongoing education. Maintain supply inventories. Investigate complaints about service and equipment, and take corrective action. Perform or assist with departmental operational duties as necessary. Recommend changes that could improve service and increase operational efficiency. Coordinate activities with other departments to ensure that services are provided in an efficient and timely manner.
Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, chemical, physical or biological sciences, or related field, or foreign equivalent, and passage of the Board of Registry examination (ASCP, AMT or NCA)
Great River Health and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in medical technology, chemical, physical, or biological sciences. Must have passed the Board of Registry examination from ASCP, AMT, or NCA.
Market context
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