Clinic Laboratory Technician
Clinic Laboratory Technician
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Overview
UnityPoint Clinics
Clinic Lab Tech
Internal Medicine - Lakeview
West Des Moines IA
36 hours/week - Monday-Friday
Full-time benefits offered
Why UnityPoint Health
At UnityPoint Health you matter. Were proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers 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 youre 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
Responsible for performing phlebotomy duties and routine technical procedures in accordance with CLIA 88 regulations and quality control standards. Supports primary care delivery through accurate specimen collection patient care assistance and administrative documentation.
Patient Care:
Perform blood collection and labeling using approved identification protocols.
Ensure specimen integrity through proper collection handling and processing.
Communicate test results promptly to healthcare providers.
Assist providers with basic vital signs collection (after competency completion).
Participate in competency reviews and proficiency testing.
Support difficult phlebotomy cases and interact professionally with patients and staff.
Adhere to policies in Procedure Lab and Safety Manuals along with CLIA CAP and COLA regulations.
Take responsibility for the quality and consistency of care delivered.
Administrative:
Accurately document patient interactions and test data in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Perform and record quality control equipment maintenance and proficiency testing per CLIA standards.
Communicate necessary information to regulatory agencies.
Support collaboration between providers and support services.
Recognize and report safety risks errors and incidents promptly.
Understand specialty procedures and ensure compliance with pre-certification requirements.
Interpret lab values and understand their clinical impact within scope of role
Qualifications
Education:
High School diploma required (mandatory for complex CLIA labs).
Graduate of accredited MA LPN or RN program preferred.
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or licensed LPN/RN in Iowa/Illinois preferred.
Experience:
Prior phlebotomy experience or certification required.
Licenses/Certifications:
Valid drivers license (if driving for work).
BLS certification required.
Skills & Abilities:
Fluent in English (written and verbal).
Strong interpersonal communication and computer skills.
Cultural sensitivity and ability to work collaboratively.
Knowledge of clinical protocols lab safety and EHR systems.
Other:
Use of standard clinical equipment as required for position duties.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
