Med Lab Tech MLT Microbiology

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Med Lab Tech MLT Microbiology

**MercyOne**

1 Positions

ID: TRHEUS00612255MERCYO

Posted On 08/29/2025

Refreshed On 09/29/2025

**Job Overview**

**Employment Type:**

Full time

**Shift:**

Day Shift

**Description:**

POSITION PURPOSE:
Performs clinical testing, quality control, and maintenance in assigned departments, independently following established guidelines and predetermined criteria.

Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance and/or results and uses knowledge and skills to troubleshoot and resolve them.

Consults with co-workers, supervisors, managers, or Pathologist when appropriate.

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Medical Lab Tech (MLT).

As a MLT at MercyOne, you will Performs clinical testing, quality control, and maintenance in assigned departments, independently following established guidelines and predetermined criteria.

Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance and/or results and uses knowledge and skills to troubleshoot and resolve them.

Consults with co-workers, supervisors, managers, or Pathologist when appropriate.

**General Requirements:**

+ Independently performs clinical testing, to include waived, moderate and high complexity testing, to provide accurate and timely clinical diagnostic information to healthcare providers.
+ Monitors the collection, transportation, storage, identification and processing of specimens to ensure specimen integrity prior to testing.

Takes appropriate action if acceptable criteria are not met.

Recognizes deviation from expected results, analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles and laboratory policies.
+ Performs preventative maintenance and basic troubleshooting of instrumentation and equipment.

Communicates problems and potential problems to appropriate staff members.
+ Analyzes quality control data, makes judgments concerning the results and takes appropriate action to maintain test accuracy and precision.

**Education:**

+ Associate degree in a science-related field with a certificate of completion from a Medical Laboratory Technician program from an accredited institution.

Military education and experience will be considered providing that the applicant has completed the full laboratory training course of 52 weeks and has at least one year’s experience in a military hospital.
+ A minimum of six months clinical internship is preferred.

Those with military education will need at least one year's experience in a military hospital.

Certified as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent.
+ May be hired into this position if he/she has completed the requirements for registration but has not successfully completed the MLT exam; however, the exam must be successfully completed within 6 months subsequent to hiring.

Demonstrates professionalism and teamwork.
+ Has knowledge of and can operate laboratory related computer software and systems.
+ Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training is required within 6 months of hire and every 3 years thereafter.

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

Visit MercyOne Careers (https://www.mercyone.org/careers/) to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care.

**Our Commitment**

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings.

By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Primary Contact

1682448263570

Smith Jennifer

Talent Acquisition Partner, Human Resources

563-589-9673

Phone

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Phone

563-589-9673

Fax

jennifer.smith009@mercyhealth.com

Email

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**Job Details**

Categories

Health Care
Sciences

Location

Dubuque, IA

Job Type

Employee

Full/Part

Full Time

Company ID

1154

Job REQ #

TRHEUS00612255MERCYONEENUS

# Positions

1

Start Date

20250829

End Date

20251121

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**About the Company**

MercyOne Dubuque/Dyersville Medical Center is a not-for-profit Catholic hospital serving the tri-state area of Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin since 1879.

MercyOne – Dubuque has 263 beds while MercyOne – Dyersville is a critical access hospital with 25 beds and a 40-bed nursing home.

MercyOne offers a full range of acute care services, including invasive cardiology and open-heart surgery, Level II trauma center, Level II regional neonatal intensive care unit, general and orthopedic surgery, psychiatric services and inpatient physical rehabilitation.

MercyOne also operates two hospital-based skilled nursing units, extensive outpatient rehabilitation services, home health care, retail pharmacy and a wide range of outpatient, community and business services.

MercyOne’s 1,500 full- and part-time employees and medical staff of 230 care for more than 56,000 inpatients and outpatients each year.

The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and achieved Magnet designation, the gold standard of patient care, in 2004 and was redesignated a Magnet hospital for the fourth time in 2019.

MercyOne Dubuque/Dyersville Medical Center is a ministry organization of Trinity Health based in Novi, Michigan.

MercyOne is an organization that values and encourages diversity.

To learn more about MercyOne and opportunities for employment, please see the postings listed on this site or visit our website mercyone.org.

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