Medical Laboratory Scientist

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Come join our award-winning team at Floyd Valley Healthcare in our Laboratory Department!

$5,000 Sign-On/Retention Bonus!

Floyd Valley Healthcare in Le Mars, IA has a full-time position (40 hours per week) in our Laboratory Department for a Medical Lab Scientist or Medical Technician.

Floyd Valley offers a positive culture that supports a healthy work-life balance. Our Mission is to be a progressive healthcare partner serving with compassion, integrity and excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Provides phlebotomy on adults, children, and infants by venipuncture or capillary methods and direct arterial punctures.
• Performs routine and special laboratory testing, recording, and test results reporting within established turnaround time.
• Interpret analytical findings/results to assess compliance with hospital and industry standards.
• Performs specimen collection, handling, processing, and testing following established procedures.
• Performs instrument maintenance, calibrations, and function checks.
• Assists in evaluating new tests and/or new procedures; perform quality control, proficiency testing and remedial action for unacceptable results.
• Overnight shifts. No weekends; rotating holidays.

Requirements:                                                                                                 

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science or an Associate’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology.
• 1 year of experience required. Previous experience in a hospital laboratory setting is preferred.
• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist from the ASCP or AMT required within 12 months of hire.
• BLS a plus; certification is required as an employee.
• Mandatory Reporter training certificate a plus; certification is required as an employee.

We are proud to offer:

• Student Debt Program
• IPERS Retirement
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Fitness Center
• Paid Time Off
• Competitive pay based on experience

About Floyd Valley Healthcare:
Floyd Valley Healthcare is a 25-bed critical access hospital and is located in Le Mars, Iowa home of "The Ice Cream Capital of the World!" Floyd Valley Healthcare has had a rich history of serving the healthcare needs of people in Le Mars, Iowa and the surrounding communities. Today Floyd Valley includes the hospital, clinics in Le Mars, Marcus and Remsen, and public health. We serve people in their homes through home health and home medical services. Floyd Valley Healthcare is licensed by the State of Iowa, affiliated with the Avera System of Sioux Falls, South Dakota and is a member of the Iowa and American Hospital Associations.

Background check is required. FVH participates in E-Verify.

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