Laboratory Technical Associate-Main Laboratory

UnityPoint Health • Waterloo, IA

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About The Position

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-Main Laboratory performs these functions primarily in the Main Laboratory. Qualifies as Testing Personnel under Federal Register Sec 493.15, 493.20 & 493.1423 for waived and moderate complexity testing.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license required.
• 6 months experience in a clinical laboratory.

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.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Parental leave.
• 401K matching.
• Employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance.
• Paid holidays.
• Short and long-term disability.
• Pet insurance.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Adoption assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED