Medical Technologist

Overview

Lab Scientist Non-Certified

UnityPoint Health

• Allen

Shift: Full-time; 1100-2130 or 1230-2300; weekend and holiday rotation

The Laboratory Scientist, Non-Certified position is responsible for performing waived and moderate complexity laboratory tests and analyses in the hematology, special chemistry, chemistry, and microbiology departments in the laboratory. The Laboratory Scientist, Non-Certified collects and processes patient specimens within the laboratory and is responsible for quality control and maintenance of laboratory equipment.

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• Commitment to our Team

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• Benefits

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• Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

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Responsibilities

• Performs waived and moderate complexity lab testing following proper laboratory procedure and follow up of critical lab values

• Works to support testing in the department areas of chemistry, hematology, specimen collection and processing and other department areas as defined by complexity of testing.

• Works closely with Certified Laboratory techs (MLS/MLT/MT) with lab procedures, testing and training

• Assists with training of new staff into proper laboratory procedures and processes

• Performs and verifies quality control and instrument maintenance and troubleshooting

• Understands quality in laboratory testing

• Follows lab regulatory requirements for CLIA, CAP and Joint Commission

• Collects, receives and process laboratory samples and send outs following proper laboratory procedures. Includes training in phlebotomy (blood draws).

• Registers, orders and documents patient lab orders in the LIS and HIS computer systems

• Perform inventory management and other miscellaneous tasks as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, or biological science from an accredited institution

• College or post graduate laboratory experience

• 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

• Area of Interest: Laboratory;

• FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.2;

• Department: Laboratory

• General- Logan;

• Shift: 11-2130,1230-2300 Weekend and holiday rotation;

• Job ID: 146805;