Medical Laboratory Technician- Downtown

US-IA-Sioux City

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Req #: 178033
Type: Full Time Benefits

UnityPoint Health

				Overview:

Unity Point St. Luke's- Downtown

Nights 2100-0730, 4-10hr shifts

Rotating weekends and holidays

$5,000 Sign-on bonus

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.  Performs and records QC on Equipment as trained.  Be aware of and follow CAP, CLIA, HIPAA, and DNV guidelines and standards.

Responsibilities:

* Interprets quality control results and instrument function
* Completes scheduled preventive maintenance duties
* Provides assistance and guidance involving repairs, validations, and function checks
* Organizes, prioritizes, executes and interprets workload. Actively assists coworkers with interpretations and troubleshooting and possible follow-up corrective action
* Participates in quality assurance (QA).  Attends and participates in QA laboratory meetings as requested.
* Resource management:  Assists and monitors necessary supplies and kit availability for patient testing.  Responsible for following manufacturer's recommended instructions for utilizing testing material and kits.  Assists with reagent orders from vendors.
* Technical and teaching assistance: 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
* Be available and help Phlebotomy services draw blood from patients in the Out-Patient area located in the laboratory.

Qualifications:

Education:  

* Graduate of an accredited MLT Program required.  
* MLT Degree or Certification preferred. 

Experience:  

* Prefer one (1) year of hospital clinical experience or demonstrated clinical efficiency. 

License(s)/Certification(s):  

* Certified as a Medical Laboratory Technician by Board of Registry of ASCP or equivalent preferred.
			
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