Medical Technologist - Microbiology jobs in Cedar Rapids, IA

Medical Technologist - Microbiology performs a variety of microbiological procedures in order to cultivate, isolate and identify microorganisms in skin scrapings, exudates, body fluids and surgical specimens. Conducts routine and specialized microbiological procedures, including virological, mycological, bacteriological, and parasitological assays for use in diagnosing and treating disease. Being a Medical Technologist - Microbiology verifies accuracy of findings, identifies test inconsistencies, and takes appropriate action to make corrections and resolve problems. Operates, cleans, and maintains laboratory equipment used in microbiological analysis and procedures. Additionally, Medical Technologist - Microbiology requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Typically requires an American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification or its equivalent. May require a state license to practice. Medical Technologist - Microbiology's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Medical Lab Technician- Microbiology
  • Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids
  • Rapids, IA FULL_TIME
  • External applicants are eligible for an up to $10,000 sign on bonus!!
     
    This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by providing timely and accurate patient results in one or more areas of the clinical laboratory. The Medical Laboratory Technician ensures test accuracy through compliance with regulatory requirements, performance and review of quality control, and active participation in performance improvement activities.
     
    Job Duties
    • Ensures that accurate and clinically relevant information is communicated with patients, their families, and co-workers at handoffs and other times as needed. Take all measures necessary to ensure that the appropriate and involved parties have communicated necessary information in order to allow for the best possible patient outcome
    • Properly identifies patients and samples during the pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases of testing
    • Performs analyses on a variety of biological specimens, including blood, urine, stool, body fluids and tissues
    • Performs, evaluates, and documents calibration and quality control; resolves issues as needed
    • Maintains, troubleshoots, and resolves issues with assays and instruments
    • Follows laboratory procedures for test analysis, test reporting, and maintaining records of patient results
    • Communicates effectively and professionally with physicians, nurses, other medical personnel, patients, and families
    • Prioritizes workload to ensure timely reporting of results
    • Maintains and improves skills by participating in at least one continuing education activity annually
    • Actively seeks and identifies opportunities for process improvement
    • Assists in procedure writing, updating, and validating
    • Acts as a resource for laboratory medicine information to providers and others
    • Uses laboratory information system access information, enter results, and generate reports
    • Educates and trains MLT and MLS students
    • May be required to perform specimen collection, including phlebotomy, respiratory swabs, and skin tests, with skill and compassion

    Department Specific Duties
    • Assists providers with special procedures as needed (for example, bone marrows)
    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
    • Knowledge of laboratory testing procedures
    • Knowledge of regulatory requirements, including CAP, COLA, CLIA, TJC, and FDA
    • Ability to work quickly and efficiently under pressure without sacrificing quality
    • Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work with interruptions
    • Skill to use standard laboratory instrumentation
    • Skill to use the laboratory information system (LIS)
    • Ability to critically think about test results in relation to patient condition
    • Ability to recognize and correct problems with quality control
    • Ability to recognize problems and troubleshoot laboratory equipment
    • Ability to be detail-oriented
    • Ability to complete appropriate documentation and paperwork clearly and completely
    Professional Experience
    • Experience preferred
    Education
    • Required: Associate's degree in medical laboratory, biological, or chemical science or completion of a 50-week US military medical laboratory training program
    Licensure, Certification, Registration
    • Required: Certification as an MLT(ASCP) or MLT(AMT) within 18 months of hire or transfer
    Physical Demand Requirements
    • Light: Exert up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently
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EEG Lab - Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist
  • Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist - Jobs@UIOWA Careers
  • Iowa, IA FULL_TIME
  • The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is seeking a full-time Electroneurodiagnostic (END) Technologist to perform complex procedures at the patient bedside, including continuous video EEG Monit...
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Neurology - Polysomnographic Technologist
  • Polysomnographic Technologist - Jobs@UIOWA Careers
  • Iowa, IA FULL_TIME
  • The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics department of Neurology is seeking a Polysomnographic Technologist to work in the facility-based sleep lab. This position will perform overnight sleep stud...
  • 26 Days Ago
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Electromyography (EMG) Lab - Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist (100%)
  • Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist (100%) - Jobs@UIOWA Careers
  • Iowa, IA FULL_TIME
  • The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is seeking an Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist (END Tech) to support the Electromyography (EMG) lab. This position will perform routine nerve conduction...
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Research Assistant - Microbiology and Immunology (Korkmaz Lab)
  • Microbiology and Immunology (Korkmaz Lab) - Jobs@UIOWA Careers
  • Iowa, IA FULL_TIME
  • This Research Assistant position is in the laboratory of Dr. Filiz Korkmaz in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology. We are seeking a full-time research assistant to research the regulation of...
  • 15 Days Ago
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Research Associate - Microbiology & Immunology (Korkmaz Lab)
  • Microbiology & Immunology (Korkmaz Lab) - Jobs@UIOWA Careers
  • Iowa, IA FULL_TIME
  • This Research Associate position is in the laboratory of Dr. Filiz Korkmaz in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology. We are seeking a full-time research associate to research the regulation of...
  • 15 Days Ago
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Travel Radiology Technologist - $2,200 per week
  • Hiring Now!
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • Arrow Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel Radiology Technologist for a travel job in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Job Descrip...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Travel Radiology Technologist - $2,520 per week
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  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • Preferred Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel Radiology Technologist for a travel job in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Job Des...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Travel Vascular Interventional Technician - $2,866-3,302 per week
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  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • AMN Healthcare Allied is seeking a travel Vascular Interventional Technician for a travel job in CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa. Job...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Travel Radiology Technologist - $2,051 per week
  • Hiring Now!
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • GLC On-The-Go is seeking a travel Radiology Technologist for a travel job in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Job Description & Requi...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Travel Interventional Radiology Technologist - $2,714 per week
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  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • RTG Medical-Allied is seeking a travel Interventional Radiology Technologist for a travel job in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Job...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Medical Technologist - General
  • CoreMedical Group
  • Iowa City, IA
  • Job Details Client in IA seeking Medical Technologist Medical Technologist (MT) to work 0800-1630 M-F Put aside the rush...
  • 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Medical Lab Scientist or Medical Lab Technician - Tissue and Cellular Therapies Laboratory ($5,000 sign-on incentive)
  • University of Iowa
  • Iowa City, IA
  • Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $5,000 based on years of experience! (Current UI employee...
  • 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Medical Lab Scientist or Medical Lab Technician - Blood Bank, 1st/3rd shift rotating schedule ($5,000 sign-on incentive - For Hires New to UI)
  • University of Iowa
  • Iowa City, IA
  • Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on incentive of $5,000 based on years of experience! (Current UI employe...
  • 4/12/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Cedar Rapids, Iowa

The city is divided into four quadrants, used in addressing. 1st Avenue (U.S. Route 151 Business) divides the north and south sides of the city, and the Cedar River divides east and west. Mays Island, in the middle of the river, is the only area of the city where addresses have no quadrant. Areas outside the city limits that have a Cedar Rapids mailing address do not use the quadrants either. Except in the downtown area, 1st Avenue and the Cedar River tend to run diagonally instead of along the cardinal directions. Due to the curving of 1st Avenue, there are some areas in western Cedar Rapids ...
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Income Estimation for Medical Technologist - Microbiology jobs
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