About this opportunity
UnityPoint Health lists this Medical Technologist-MT or MLS opportunity in sioux city, Iowa. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
UnityPoint-St Luke's
Full-Time E venings
4 (10's) 1pm-11:30pm and every third wknd
Performs clinical tests and procedures in one or more functional sections of the laboratory. Maintains records of performance as defined by the laboratory's administrative and sectional standard operating procedures
Why UnityPoint Health?
At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 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 that align with 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 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
Demonstrates technical and operational expertise
Performs testing and test procedures according to established policies and guidelines
Interprets quality control results and instrument function
Completes scheduled preventive maintenance duties
Provides assistance and guidance involving repairs, validations, and function checks and works with vendors as appropriate
Collects blood specimens, etc. from laboratory outpatients
Participates in Quality Assurance (QA) and Resource Management
Assists and completes investigations involving unexpected or adverse outcomes and keeps documentation according to regulatory guidelines
Organizes and adapts to changes in workflow due to instrumentation or computer downtimes
Provides solutions and technical support to aid in delivery of patient care
Assures patient care in unusual conditions/conflicts is not compromisedAssists and monitors necessary supplies and kit availability for patient testing
Responsible for following manufacturer’s recommended instructions for utilizing testing material and kits as well as assists with reagent orders from vendors
Technical and Teaching Assistance
Participates in the bench instruction of Clinical Laboratory Scientist students, phlebotomy students, nurses and clinic staff
Provides operational training for coworkers involving manual, automated, and organizational skills for patient testing
Provides knowledge acquired thru experience and training to assist new hires and current coworkers
Practices good communication skills with internal and external customers
Communicates hand-off details to coworkers at shift change
Maintains composure and professionalism involving conflicts with internal and external customers
Qualifications
Baccalaureate degree with major in Medical Technology or related science required
Less than one year
Certified as a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist by Board of Registry of ASCP or equivalent due upon hire or within 1 year from date of hire.
Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.
Multicultural sensitivity.
Microsoft Office – basic computer skills.
Customer/patient focused.
Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position
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Worksite address
sioux city, IA, 51110, US
Who can apply
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