Medical Lab Tech

Overview

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 care.  In this dynamic role, you’ll 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.  We’re 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 you’re ready to bring science, skill, and teamwork together to make a real impact, this is the place for you!

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 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 focused on 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, 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

Education:

• Associate Degree in a Chemical, Physical, Biological, Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology.
• Bachelor’s 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 driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.