What you will do:
Identifies patients/specimens using two unique patient identifiers and accurately labels specimen containers.
Performs specimen processing as needed. For example, proper identification, aliquoting, plate streaking, preparing slides, special handling, and required documentation.
Performs testing under supervision of technical staff.
Performs instrument maintenance according to established protocols.
Performs quality control and instrument calibrations under supervision of technical staff.
Assists in management of pending logs to ensure appropriate testing turnaround times.
Follows established procedures and policies including infection control and blood-borne pathogens.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in science-related field.
Must have accepted a position as a full-time or part-time technologist at MercyOne Des Moines or West Des Moines laboratories upon completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) accredited clinical laboratory science program.Must be actively enrolled and have completed one rotation of the clinical internship in a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) accredited clinical laboratory science program.Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
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