• Medical Lab Tech

    UnityPoint Health (Waterloo, IA)


    + Area of Interest: Laboratory

    + FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0

    + Department: Laboratory - General- Logan

    + Shift: 2nd shift housr, fill in nights; Hoiday & weekend rotation

    + Job ID: 177381

     

    Overview

    MLT/MLS

    UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital

     

    Shift: 2nd shift, fill in nights; weekend and holiday rotation

     

    Benefits eligible

     

    Potential $5,000 sign-on bonus paid out over 1 year

     

    Medical Laboratory Technicians/Medical Lab Scientists are responsible for performing laboratory tests and analyses in the hematology, blood bank, special chemistry, chemistry, and microbiology departments in the laboratory. MLT/MLS employees are responsible for quality control and regular maintenance of laboratory equipment.

     

    Why UnityPoint Health?

     

    At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

     

    Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.   Here are just a few:

     

    + Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program .

    + Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

    + Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family .

     

    With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

     

    And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

     

    Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

    Responsibilities

    + Performs routine lab testing in hematology, blood bank, special chemistry, chemistry and microbiology departments following proper laboratory procedure and follow up of critical lab values

    + Performs and verifies quality control and instrument maintenance and troubleshooting

    + Collects, receives and processes laboratory samples and send outs following proper laboratory procedures

    Qualifications

    MLT -

    Education:

    + Associate degree in lab science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution

     

    or

     

    + Qualify as Testing Personnel under Federal Register Sec 493.1489

    Licensure/Certification:

    + MLT/CLA-ASCP (non regulatory) - Must present record of certification to the Laboratory Director within 1 year of employment

    + Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.

    MLS -

    Education:

    + Bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology degree from an accredited institution

     

    or

     

    + Qualify as Testing Personnel under Federal Register Sec 493.1489(b)(2) & General Supervisor under Federal Register Sec 493.1461

    Licensure/Certification:

    + MT (ASCP), MLS(ASCP) (non regulatory)

    + Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.