Medical Lab Tech

Shift: Scheduled hours may fluctuate in response to staffing availability and department needs

Step into a fast-paced and rewarding career as a Medical Lab Technician where every test specimen and result plays a vital role in patient this dynamic role youll help create a laboratory environment centered on accuracy efficiency and patient safety while working hands-on across all areas of the clinical lab. From blood bank and chemistry to hematology microbiology urinalysis phlebotomy and specimen processing no two days are ever the same. Were looking for someone who thrives on problem-solving pays close attention to detail and enjoys being an essential part of the healthcare team behind the scenes.

If youre ready to bring science skill and teamwork together to make a real impact this is the place for you!

At UnityPoint Health you matter. Were proud to be recognized as a Top 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 focused on your needs and priorities no matter what life stage youre are just a few:

Expect paid time off parental leave 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
Dental health and vision 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.

Join our team of experts and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

• Performs diagnostic testing procedures for use in patient management and treatment.
• Provides quality lab services to the hospital in all aspects of test performance including the pre & post-analytic phases of testing.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to provide Laboratory services appropriate for neonatal pediatric adolescent adult and geriatric patients.
• Performs high complexity testing.
• Operate calibrate and maintain equipment used in quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Provide technical information about tests to providers patients and family members.
• Extremely high degree of accuracy and responsibility required in the performance of this job.
• Performs phlebotomy services as assigned.
• Performs venous and capillary blood collection procedures on inpatients outpatients and nursing home patients.

Education:

• Associate Degree in a Chemical Physical Biological Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology.
• Bachelors Degree preferred.

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Complete Laboratory Board of Certification through an approved agency such as American Society of Clinical Pathologists within one year of hire.
• Valid drivers license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.