What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Technologist (ASCP) position at Lakes Regional Healthcare?
Location: Spirit Lake, IA Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Day/Evening/Weekend/Holiday Shift (United States of America) Be a part of Lakes Regional Healthcare! A multi-disciplinary team built on Compassion, Hospitality, and Stewardship, and the mission of improving the health and well-being of people in the Iowa Great Lakes region. Position Highlights Join the team at Lakes Regional Healthcare! Award Winning Health Care: We take our work seriously and proud to be in the Top 100 Rural and Community Hospital by iVantage Health Analytics and Chartis Center for Rural Health since 2019, in the Top 20 Rural and Community Hospital by the National Rural Health Association, to earn the Outstanding Patient Experience Award 2022 by Healthgrades, and the list goes on. Positive Work Environment: Be part of an organization where we practice our mission & values in our daily operations and demonstrate our pride by delivering excellent care. Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1! Lake Regional Healthcare is currently seeking Medical Technologist’s to deliver the best possible medical care in LRH’s patient-focused setting. SUMMARY: Seeking a Medical Technologist to be a part of our laboratory team. This position will interact with the existing quality med techs at LRH and be a contributor toward improving the health and well-being of patients in the Iowa Great Lakes region. Opportunity to work alongside qualified techs in a clean and comfortable environment. Team has scored 100% on the last three CMS - CLIA Standard Inspections. Responsible for specimen collection and processing, test performance, and reporting of laboratory test results. Follows the laboratory's procedures for specimen collection and processing, timely test analysis, and maintaining records of patient test results. Performs proficiency testing and maintains records that demonstrate they are handled in the same manner as patient samples. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Associate or bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science/medical technology preferred. One year in a hospital setting is beneficial. CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSURE &/OR REGISTRATIONS: A training program in medical technology with board certification by American Society of Clinical Pathologists, HEW or other equivalent certification body required. At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.