Med Technologist MT​/MLS Nights

Company Overview

At Mercy One, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.

Mercy One Northeast Iowa provides expert health care to eight counties. We provide excellent, personalized care close to home to the communities in the Cedar Valley. With 491 licensed beds between the three medical centers, each providing 24‑hour emergency lifesaving care, Mercy One is there for you in critical moments.

• Mercy One Waterloo Medical Center, an Area Level III Trauma Center and an accredited chest pain center
• Mercy One Cedar Falls Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation
• Mercy One Oelwein Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation

With more than 2,500 colleagues, Mercy One is one of the largest employers in Northeast Iowa. The Mercy One Medical Group – Northeast Iowa is made up of more than 30 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics located throughout Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Benton, Butler, Fayette and Tama counties.

We are looking to hire a Medical Technologist MT/MLS. As a Medical Technologist at Mercy One, you will perform clinical testing of laboratory specimens to provide accurate and reliable data for clinical assessment of patients. You will serve as a resource to others regarding theory and clinical testing, adhere to Mercy One’s performance expectations, and perform all defined services and related duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values of Mercy One.

• Obtains proper specimens for testing.
• Verifies patient identification.
• Obtains correct specimen with minimal trauma and correctly labels specimen per laboratory guidelines.
• Correctly processes specimen for testing.
• Performs clinical testing of laboratory specimens and reviews data for clinical correlation.
• Verifies identification of specimen.
• Performs testing on appropriate analyzer when applicable.
• Performs non‑analyzer testing per laboratory protocol.
• Uses knowledge of body chemistry to review data for clinical correlation.
• Informs customer promptly (physician, nursing staff) of any critical values and documents.
• Results testing in computer system.
• Reviews all computer print‑outs for accuracy.
• Performs quality control testing on all analyzers and analyzes and interprets results.
• Determines proper quality control specimens to be run.
• Checks all quality control specimens for dating and storage.
• Performs testing on quality control specimens per laboratory protocol.
• Reviews data to judge proper performance of instruments and reagents.
• Uses data for troubleshooting when needed.
• Logs all QC data per laboratory specifications.
• Provides QA/QI data to lead or manager. Performs parallel testing on new reagents and controls, as needed.
• Troubleshoots instrumentation and assays.
• Uses quality control data to assess proper functioning of instruments and reagents.
• Identifies source of problem (instrument or reagent).
• Consults operator’s manual for troubleshooting instructions.
• Follows manufacturer’s guidelines for specific troubleshooting procedures.
• Consults manufacturer’s hotline if unable to resolve.
• Documents all procedures used to resolve problems.
• Serves as a resource on clinical laboratory testing.
• Maintains current knowledge of theory and testing.
• Consults with customers (i.e., patients, physicians, other laboratories) on clinical laboratory testing.
• Provides technical support to other laboratory personnel.
• Provides assistance with laboratory computer system.
• Oversees daily operations in manager or leads absence.
• Serves as a resource to physicians, nurses and laboratory staff.
• Mentors others in relation to laboratory theory.

Full time nights – 36 hours per week with rotating weekends and holidays.

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, science, or related field.
• 1 year internship experience.
• ASCP eligible and successfully pass certification exam within 6 months of hire or certified MT or MLS by ASCP.

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.