Medical Lab Technician (MLT)
West Burlington, Iowa
Great River Medical Center

MLT - Nights

Location: Iowa Specialty: Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: 19:30 - 06:00 (Nights)

Role Description

• Performs tests and procedures in assigned sections, including tasks that require independent judgment and responsibility with minimum supervision.
• Independently performs qualitative and quantitative tests, following established guidelines and predetermined criteria.
• Identifies problems that may affect test performance or results, and uses knowledge, critical thinking, and judgment to troubleshoot and resolve them.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Medical Laboratory Technician with 2 years of experience.
• Medical Laboratory Technician experience within the last year.
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• GRH CPI/MOAB.
• Driver's license.
• Experience with Epic.

Onboarding Requirements

Background and Screening

• Background check within 30 days of start. Must include an SS trace and county search for the last 7 years of locations lived and worked. Does not expire unless there is a break in service. Background hits require a written summary from the traveler and a completed record check evaluation.
• Iowa adult and child abuse check (state requirement).
• EPLS/GSA/SAM HHS/OIG check, run within 30 days of start.
• SING check, run within 30 days of start.
• NSO and OFAC checks, run within 30 days of start. If run with the background check, upload here as well.
• Education verification through a third party. If it cannot be verified, provide a diploma and/or transcripts. Verify the highest level of education applicable to the role.
• Driver's license or state ID: must be current, with all information visible, and must not expire during the assignment.

Drug Screen

• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start: amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, methadone, methamphetamine, opiates, oxycodone, and phencyclidine. THC is not tested. An instant drug screen is accepted if results are not available before start.

Health and Immunizations

• Physician health statement within the last 12 months, updated every 4 years.
• TB test: proof of a negative test within the past 2 years (TSPOT, QuantiFERON IGG, or 2-step Mantoux). If there is a history of a positive TB test, provide a copy of the positive result, a clear chest x-ray within 5 years of start, and the questionnaire within 30 days of start. Must not expire during the initial assignment.
• Influenza vaccine: season runs September 1 to March 31. Vaccine or facility declination accepted (agency declination not accepted). Due by 12/01 annually.
• Meningococcal vaccine: proof within the last 5 years, or declination accepted.
• COVID-19 vaccine: declination accepted.
• MMR, Hepatitis B, and Varicella: 2 vaccines or a positive titer. If low or equivocal, 1 booster or declination accepted.
• Tdap: valid for 10 years from the administered date. Declination accepted.
• Color vision test: proof of completed test within 1 year (alternate testing provider accepted). Must not expire during the initial assignment.
• Fit test: completed before start. Acceptable respirators: Moldex 1510, Moldex 1513, 3M 1860, 3M 1860s, and 3M 1870+.

Training and Paperwork

• Pre-orientation CBL acknowledgement form (available in the document library).
• Skills checklist completed within the last 12 months (does not expire).
• Registration acknowledgement form, signed after registration is complete.
• Evergreen online link: time-sensitive, must be completed within 48 hours of offer acceptance. Upload the acknowledgment form with the confirmation email after completing the link.
• I-9 attestation of completed I-9 (must be on agency letterhead).
• Contract employee data sheet.

Submission Items

• Two professional references, one of which must be from a supervisor.
• Resume or profile.
• Name change documents (optional).