Medical Laboratory Assistant / Maintenance Assistant - Full Time

About the Job:

The Medical Laboratory Assistant/Maintenance Assistant collects specimens and performs maintenance with additional tasks as noted.

Join a Laboratory where caring for our customers and our team is at the heart of all we do. We support a culture of compassion, teamwork, and innovation. A laboratory professional applies technical knowledge to specimen collection, laboratory testing, and clinical relevance. Must be able to multitask, function in a self-directed manner, and exhibit complex problem-solving skills.

The Shift: Full-Time (.9) 36 hour work weeks.

Hours: Works Monday through Thursday 6:45am to 2:30pm. Friday from 6:45am to 2:15pm. Saturday (based on Department needs) from 8am to 12pm

Pay: Starts at $17.67, increases with experience.

Qualifications

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education:
1. High school graduate or equivalent is required.
2. Previous certification in urine drug collection and breath alcohol technician preferred. If not qualified, must obtain certification for urine drug collection and breath alcohol technician within six months in position.
3. Experience as a phlebotomist preferred. Must obtain appropriate instruction and training to become a phlebotomist.
4. Must demonstrate competence in BLS within six months in position by obtaining certification.
5. Must be certified Mandatory Reporter within six months in position.
2. Experience:
1. Previous experience in a health care field is desirable.
3. Special Skills & Aptitudes:
1. Must have current driver's license.
2. Must be knowledgeable and competent with word processors and spreadsheets.
3. Must be willing to learn additional tasks as identified in job description.
4. Ability to communicate and work with patients of all age groups.
5. Must have basic computer skills.

Who We Are:

Mitchell County Regional Health Center is in Osage, Iowa located in Mitchell County, which has a population of 10,600 people. MCRHC is a 25-bed critical access hospital, including a Level 4 Trauma Center Emergency Room seeing 3,200 visits annually. The Surgical Services department performs over 1,300 procedures annually, including specialties General Surgery, Orthopedics, ENT, Urology, Ophthalmology, Pain management, and Podiatry.

Come practice in a family-oriented, patient focused organization where your skills and knowledge are appreciated and valued!

What We Give:

• Paid Time Off

• Competitive starting wage

• Student Loan Assistance program available

• Health, Dental and Life Insurance

• State of Iowa Pension Plan (IPERS)

• Flex Spending Accounts

• Free use of on-site gym

• Cafeteria Discounts

• Optometry and Orthotic Discounts

• Professional Development Opportunities

The Legal Items:

Reference Checks-Pre-Offer

Post offer drug screen is required.

Background Check-Post Offer Acceptance

Pre-Employment Screening Post offer acceptance

MCRHC is an equal opportunity employer.