Medical Laboratory Technician

UnityPoint Health • Waterloo, IA

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About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Technician position is responsible for performing laboratory tests and analyses in the hematology, blood bank, special chemistry, chemistry, and microbiology departments in the laboratory. Associate must present record of certification to the Laboratory Director within 1 year of employment and/or within 90 days of expiration of MLT/CLA certification. The Medical Laboratory Technician performs routine laboratory testing, laboratory specimen collection and is responsible for quality control and regular maintenance of laboratory equipment. Qualifies as testing personnel under Federal Register 493.1489.

Requirements

• Associate degree in lab science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution
• Qualify as Testing Personnel under Federal Register Sec 493.1489
• MLT/CLA-ASCP (non regulatory) - Must present record of certification to the Laboratory Director within 1 year of employment
• 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

Responsibilities

• Performs routine lab testing in hematology, blood bank, special chemistry, chemistry and microbiology departments following proper laboratory procedure and follow up of critical lab values
• Performs and verifies quality control and instrument maintenance and troubleshooting
• Collect, receive and process laboratory samples and sendouts following proper laboratory procedures
• Perform inventory management and other miscellaneous tasks as needed

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
• Education Level: Associate degree