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Lead Medical Technologist MLS
Trinity HealthMason City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 16 Jul 2026
About the role
Employment Type:
Full timeShift:
Day ShiftDescription:
Performs laboratory testing, verifying results using knowledge of principles, QC, and instruments and interprets results based on physiology. Recognizes and solves problems using skills and technical knowledge. Lead tech is responsible for the technical procedures, instrument operation and QC management for specific areas in the Core lab. Assigned role may include being responsible for the coordination, supervision, regulatory, and technical oversight of Point-of-Care (POC).
- Performs and reports all assigned tests with expected precision and accuracy and obtains blood or other body fluid from patients.
- Operates computer equipment and software programs relative to performance of essential job functions and other laboratory related requirements.
- Maintains and monitors applicable QC program and records all required quality control results. Establishes QC Procedures and confidence limits.
- Maintains, calibrates, and repairs equipment with accurate records of services.
- Performs all duties and responsibilities as outlined in CLIA regulations.
- Develops, maintains, and monitors an inventory control and ordering system. Prepares reagents in prescribed manner.
- Participates in the evaluation of new procedures, equipment and methods.
- Responds immediately to instrument problems in the department with appropriate action. Key interface to vendor for technical problems.
- Following established standard work practices and using established safety precautions, collects blood specimens utilizing the appropriate technique with patients of all age groups.
- Accurately identifies patients prior to collection of specimens using two patient identifiers and accurately labeling in the presence of the patient as established by laboratory policy.
- Maintains required department confidentiality and abides by HIPPA regulations.
- Knows each job thoroughly and trains colleagues in section to follow established standard work practices. Monitors/audits for compliance and instructs colleagues when non-compliance occurs
- Provides competent patient care to the above indicated patient populations by obtaining and appropriately interpreting data, making appropriate decisions based on demonstrated knowledge of age-specific growth and development, and appropriately adapting procedures and treatments.
- Takes an active role in enhancing ability to carry out job functions through personal and professional/job-related growth and development and participates in medical center and/or departmental education programs.
- Communicates with and performs duties following the philosophy of MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center and the Sisters of Mercy reflecting the organization’s Mission, Values, and Culture Beliefs.
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