Lab Tech

2 positions available; full-time, rotating holidays, rotating nights 1830-0700, and 1 out of every 6 weekends 0630-1900. Both positions may include some rotating shifts to help cover the lab when needed.

Schedule 1: 0700-1730, 4 days per week

Schedule 2: 1130-2000, 5 days per week

Responsibilities:

• Performs arterial puncture for ABG
• Perform therapeutic phlebotomies
• Accurately collects drug screening samples and completes chain of custody forms
• Performs daily functions directly related to the laboratory department
• Documents corrective action, variance reports and all pertinent information
• Evaluates laboratory results and assures accuracy
• Performs EKG and associated paperwork accurately
• Assists in scheduling respiratory care procedures
• Facilitates department scheduling in call back and emergency situations
• Assists with the ordering of department supplies
• Communicates and documents critical laboratory values to physicians and nursing personnel
• Performs laboratory tests, processes and releases results that are timely, accurate and precise
• Performs the collection and labeling of specimens for laboratory testing
• Performs preventative maintenance and troubleshoots lab equipment
• Performs quality control and quality assurance functions, and assists in the record keeping of such
• Assists the Pathologist in performing procedures
• Provides for safety, physical and mental comfort during procedures
• Assists in writing, reviewing, revising, implementing policies and procedures
• Skillfully performs phlebotomy on patients in-house and other locations
• Prepares sent-out labs
• Performs clerical duties and files accurately
• Takes accurate and complete orders following RMC policy as well as following CLIA,
  NCD and LMRP guidelines
• Assists with stocking the department with supplies
• Accurately completes orders in computer
• Records and distributes sent-out lab reports
• Schedules drug testing
• Accurately perform breath alcohol test and complete appropriate paperwork

• Graduate of one of the following programs: Certified Laboratory Technician, Medical or Clinical Laboratory Technician, Medical or Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical or Clinical Laboratory Technology
• Current certification from credentialed association
• BLS Certification
• Child and Dependent Adult Mandatory Reporter training

Employee Benefits:

• Health Insurance (eligibility at 20+ hours per week)
• IPERS (Iowa Public Employee Retirement System)
• Paid Leave
• Pharmacy (on-site)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Center and Cafeteria (on-site)
• Optional Benefits (Aflac, Short and Long Term Disability, Dental, Vision)

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