Employment Type: Full time
Shift: Day Shift
Description: What you will Do: Utilizes written MercyOne-North Iowa policies/procedures and universal precautions to properly c ollect, handle and store blood and other body fluid from patients as indicated above under "Age of Patients Served".
Performs all assigned tests with expected precision and accuracy, following all CLIA regulations.
Reports in-house final results to medical staff including immediate notification of any critical values.
Maintains, calibrates, and troubleshoots laboratory equipment with accurate records of service.
Obtains assistance from Regional Laboratory Technical Consultant or Regional Laboratory Manager, if needed.
Performs records and evaluates all required quality control results. Performs proficiency testing.
Prepares and processes specimens for testing including accurate documentation when ordering for reference lab testing.
Maintains records and logs as required by regulatory agencies including controls, proficiency testing, work logs, temperature recording, maintenance records, and updates in policy/procedure manuals.
Hours/Schedule:
Full Time- 36 hours weekly
Day Shift
Education:
1. High School Diploma and graduate of a medical assistant program with certification, or non-
licensed graduate radiology tech, or high school graduate with phlebotomy experience.
Experience:
1. Previous laboratory experience is preferred.
Position Highlights and Benefits:
Education Assistance offered
Effective Day 1 Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more) for positions 16 hours per week or greater
Competitive wages; including weekend and night differentials
Generous paid time off program
Retirement Savings program with employer match starting on Day 1
Ministry/Facility Information:
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center provides expert health care to 15 counties.
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is a 342 bed, regional referral teaching hospital in Mason City, Iowa. MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center is an 11 bed, rural access hospital in New Hampton, Iowa. Our service area spans 15 counties across northern Iowa and southern Minnesota. We serve a population over 260,000.
With more than 3,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is the largest employer in the region.
MercyOne Medical Group - North Iowa is part of Iowa's largest multispecialty clinic systems. In north Iowa, our clinics are made up of more than 25 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity 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.