• Lab Technologist

    UnityPoint Health (Waterloo, IA)


    + Area of Interest: Laboratory

    + Sign On Bonus: $1,500

    + FTE/Hours per pay period: .8

    + Department: Laboratory - UMP- UMP

    + Shift: Full-time, 11:00am-7:30pm, 10:30am-7:00pm or 9:30am-6:00pm

    + Job ID: 173975

     

    Overview

     

    Laboratory Technical Associate – Off-Site

     

    UnityPoint Health

     

    Shift: Full-time; 0930AM-6PM, 1030AM-7PM, 1100AM -730PM

     

    Benefits Eligible

     

    Potential Sign-On Bonus: $1,500 paid over 6 months

     

    The Lab Technical Associate position assists technical staff in the laboratory in their daily functions. Duties include collection and processing of lab samples, running and minor maintenance of basic instrumentation, data entry into the Laboratory Information System, inventory control and basic office duties.

     

    The Lab Technical Associate-Off Site Laboratories performs these functions primarily in the off-site Laboratories managed by the Allen Hospital Laboratory as well as in the Urgent Care setting.

     

    Qualifies as Testing Personnel under Federal Register Sec 493.15, 493.20 & 493.1423 for waived and moderate complexity testing.

     

    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

    + Collects and processes samples for the laboratory including blood, urine, cultures (limited) and sendouts.

    + Runs and maintains basic lab instrumentation and testing

    + Assists technologists with duties including but not limited to stocking supplies, washing laboratory dishes, inventory management & follow up on reports

    + Answers incoming phone calls

    + Registers and looks up orders for samples in the Hospital Information System, enters data and orders samples into Laboratory Information system

    Qualifications

    Education:

    + High school diploma or equivalent

    Licensure/certification:

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

    Experience:

    + 6 months experience in a clinical laboratory

    Other:

    + Must be able to read, write and speak English

    + Must possess basic computer skills and knowledge using word processing, spreadsheet, email and web browser

    + Work may occasionally require travel