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Discover a Career of Faith and Healing: For over 70 years, Sioux Center Health has served patients with Jesus’ healing ministry. With eight locations located in Sioux Center, Iowa and surrounding communities, we take great pride in providing superior care in our state-of-the-art facilities.

A Career that You Will Love: There’s no other way to say it: You will love working here. Between our strong mission and our great people, we have nurtured a pretty exceptional culture at Sioux Center Health.

A Chance to Make a Difference: Working with us means making a real difference in the lives of our community members. Your talents and your passions are truly appreciated here. In addition to the service we provide, Sioux Center Health also supports our community with sponsored programs and events, and other volunteer work. If this is your passion, you need to consider joining our team driven to provide quality care and services within a caring Christian culture.

Position Highlights

Sioux Center Health has been awarded Top Workplace honor by The Des Moines Register, and won Best of the Northwest in 12 healthcare categories. Sioux County also ranked #6 in the nation for being one of the Healthiest Communities according to U.S. News & World Report and CVS.  There’s a reason we are a recognized healthcare leader.

Summary

The Medical Laboratory Intern is responsible for expeditious and accurate performance of routine clinical laboratory tests and basic clinical laboratory functions.

General Hours of Work

• Day Shift, 8 hour shifts

Education and/or Experience

• Must be enrolled in an approved NAACLS schooling for MLS or MLT degree

Certificate, Licenses, Registrations

• n/a

Essential Functions

• Performs basic supply inventory, calibration, reagent preparation, quality control checks and preventative maintenance steps on assigned instrumentation.  Initiates, follows-through with and documents basic trouble shooting of equipment as necessary within established guidelines, or requests assistance.
• Accurately performs routine tests and specimen collection utilizing established protocol.
• Communicates laboratory data and pertinent technical information to appropriate departments and individuals in an accurate and timely fashion.  Includes verbal as well as electronic means.
• Accurately performs basic to complex clinical laboratory tests utilizing theoretical knowledge and independent judgment.
• Distinguishes results of tests as being normal, abnormal or unusual.  Recognizes test inconsistencies and take appropriate corrective action.  Calls critical test results to appropriate personnel immediately according to established protocol.  Also assesses the validity of results which appear unusual or which may differ significantly from previous results or expected values.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.