Iowa Arthritis & Osteoporosis Center Hiring for Medical Laboratory Technologist Job at Urbandale, IA Full Time

We are looking for a qualified Lab Technologist to join our high complexity physician office laboratory and serve as the lead role for the lab. We are a private practice Rheumatology office. The equipment you would be working with in the lab is state of the art. We use Sysmex for Hematology, Siemens Dimension for Chemistries, Cliniteck for Urinalysis, Thera Test Elisa testing for varying immunology testing, and Strecks automated Sed Rate equipment for Sed Rate testing. We have a LIS which interfaces with our EMR, NextGen allowing for seamless ordering and resulting to the providers. We are a High Complexity CLIA certified laboratory. Our patients are our priority, we provide outstanding care and our entire team is top notch. Phlebotomy proficiency is crucial. Our patients expect the best and we deliver. If you want to work with a group of true professionals, this is the job for you.

Candidates will be well-trained to maintain safety conditions and will be passionate for doing work that makes things move forward. The goal is to optimize lab procedures and succeed in producing reliable and important results that can be used to make a difference. As the Lead Tech, you would be responsible for efficient daily operation of the lab to include: training new staff, OSHA compliance in the lab setting, monitoring and updating policies and procedures, CLIA inspection preparatory work, logging, monitoring and submission of QC, lab equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, Calibration of equipment, as well as other varied duties.

Responsibilities

• Collect, label and analyze samples (blood, urine etc.)
• Design and execute laboratory testing according standard procedures, make observations and interpret findings
• Organize and store all chemicals substances and fluids according to safety instructions

• Record all data and results in specified forms (paper and electronic) with accuracy and responsibility.
• Use various forms of electronic health records and information systems.
• Maintain equipment and assist in ordering laboratory supplies
• Ensure that all safety guidelines are followed strictly at all times and maintain a clean and orderly environment

Skills

• Proven experience as Lab Technician/Technologist or relevant position
• Possess excellent phlebotomy skills.
• Experience in operating electrical and nonelectrical laboratory equipment and potentially dangerous substances (flammable liquids, infectious bacteria, biohazards etc.)
• Knowledge of CLIA, preventative measures and laboratory best practices
• Excellent physical condition and endurance
• Working knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel) and database systems
• Ability to work autonomously and under pressure
• Valid laboratory technician license
• Highly organized and efficient.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $23.00 – $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: One location