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Job ID: 897242
Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,059.96
Job Title
Medical Technologist
Location
Washington, IA
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Days | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Perform laboratory tests accurately and in a timely manner following established guidelines and physician orders, reporting results in compliance with documented laboratory procedures
- Perform, record, and analyze quality control data to maintain accuracy and precision, and document corrective actions when test systems deviate from acceptable guidelines
- Recognize and troubleshoot malfunctions of advanced technological equipment and initiate corrective action; perform preventive and corrective maintenance on instruments
- Maintain a safe and efficient working environment by performing equipment checks, cleaning work areas, and monitoring temperatures in accordance with regulatory requirements
- Identify and resolve problems that may adversely affect test analyses, and notify supervisory or director-level personnel when appropriate
- Evaluate new testing methodology, recommend process improvements, and contribute to writing technical laboratory procedures
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, a related science field, or equivalent experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of all areas of the laboratory
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with a professional demeanor
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, rapidly changing, and regulated environment
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Certification by ASCP or AMT is preferred
- Knowledge of computerized document systems
- Experience mentoring, training, or directing laboratory team members
- Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new methodologies and approaches
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical laboratory environment where your expertise directly impacts patient care
- Engage in meaningful work that includes contributing to process improvements and evaluating new testing methodologies