Medical Technologist (MT), Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) or Medical Lab Technician (MLT)

Job Overview

Medical Technologist (MT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or

Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

Position will be located at our NEW West End Lab inside of our Family Medicine Clinic

Grand River Medical Group is seeking an experienced and dependable Medical Technologist (MT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT). You will be performing technical laboratory functions as well as assisting with drawing patients. Duties will also include verifying patient information, patient lab orders, and specimen processing.

The ideal candidate would possess a robust lab knowledge and the ability to work efficiently with little supervision. You will need strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask. You will be a team player and work closely with the receptionists, phlebotomists, clinicians, and all other members of the care team.

This is a full-time position, 36-40 hours per week. This position is typically 4 days per week, with no evening or weekend requirements. Grand River Medical Group's West End lab is typically open from 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Perform technical laboratory functions including chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, serology, and coagulation, on patients as well as quality control and proficiency testing.
• Review and approve results in the lab information system (LIS).
• Review lab orders, encounters and documents in the electronic medical record.
• Report test results following clinic protocols, drawing special alerts to clinicians and/or nurses on critical values or "needs to be seen" results.
• Perform venipuncture as required.
• Ensure quality control in collecting specimens, and assurance in appropriate testing and recordkeeping.
• Receive specimens into processing lab and verify correct specimen labeling. Include processing specimens sent to reference labs.
• Perform venipunctures and obtain urine specimens.
• Perform therapeutic phlebotomies.

Education/Experience/Skills:

• Associates or bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Medical Technology or related program preferred; High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years laboratory experience preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• MT, MLS or MLT certification - required.
• American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification - required.

We offer: A competitive hourly wage plus a very attractive benefits package including vacation, generous company provided benefits, and much more.

Grand River Medical Group is an independent physician owned practice located in Dubuque, IA. We provide a wide range of healthcare services from primary care to subspecialty care for adults and children. We currently employ over 300 team members who help support the practices and clinical operations of over 65 physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistant clinics, our urgent care network, and four dialysis units located in Iowa (Manchester and Dubuque) and Wisconsin (Platteville and Richland Center).

Grand River Medical Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.