Unitypoint Health Waterloo , IA 50702
Posted 2 months ago
Overview
Laboratory Technical Associate
UnityPoint Health
Shift: Full-time; 1100-1930, 1030-1900, 0900-1800 M-F
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.
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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
Minimum Qualifications:
High school education or equivalent
6 months experience in a clinical laboratory
Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
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
Preferred:
Medical Assistant Associate degree
1 year experience in a clinical laboratory
Area of Interest: Laboratory;
FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0;
Department: Laboratory
Shift: 1100-1930, 1030-1900, 0900-1800. Monday-Friday;
Job ID: 153216;
Unitypoint Health