Job Title: Lab Tech
Location: Washington, Iowa
Schedule: 7:00PM – 7:00AM x 3
Term: 13-week assignment with the potential for extension
Pay Rate: $53 – $57/hr
Astrya Global, a San Diego based medical staffing agency, is hiring a Lab Tech for a temporary assignment in Washington, Iowa. These positions are 13-week contracts with the ability to extend.
Responsibilities for a Lab Tech:
• Perform laboratory tests accurately and in a timely fashion following established guidelines and physician orders
• Report all tests in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner in compliance with documented laboratory procedures
• Inform appropriate personnel of department supply needs ensuring uninterrupted testing
• Perform, record and analyze QC data in order to make judgments concerning the results and take appropriate action to maintain accuracy and precision
• Maintain a safe and efficient working environment by performing equipment checks, cleaning work area, and monitoring temperatures in accordance with regulatory agencies and organizational policies
• Recognize and troubleshoot malfunctions of advanced technological equipment and initiate corrective action
• Maintain clinical competency and current professional knowledge by reading relevant journal articles and attending training sessions
• Evaluate new testing methodology and contribute to writing technical laboratory procedures
• Identify and resolve problems that may adversely affect test analyses and/or notify the general supervisor, technical supervisor or director when appropriate
• Document corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s acceptable guidelines
• Assist Laboratory Supervisor with yearly departmental inventory
• Perform complex laboratory procedures, recognize deviation from expected results, analyze and correct problems using scientific principles
• Operate instruments using established protocols and quality control checks; perform preventive and corrective maintenance on instruments
• Recommend process improvements for increased efficiencies
• Display and promote company values
• Maintain regular attendance
• Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits for a Lab Tech:
- Weekly pay every Friday
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Pet Insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan (matching)
- Full-service Credentialing and Corporate Travel Team
- Referral Bonus up to $1,500
Astrya Global Medical Staffing offers 10+ years of staffing experience, 100% domestic support, and is certified by both the Joint Commission and National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations. At Astrya, we are dedicated to helping healthcare professionals find the perfect job.
