Medical Laboratory Technician/Medical Laboratory Scientist
US-IA-Waterloo
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Req #: 177381
Type: Full Time Benefits
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Overview: MLT/MLS UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital Shift: 2nd shift, fill in nights; weekend and holiday rotation Benefits eligible Potential $5,000 sign-on bonus paid out over 1 year Medical Laboratory Technicians/Medical Lab Scientists are responsible for performing laboratory tests and analyses in the hematology, blood bank, special chemistry, chemistry, and microbiology departments in the laboratory. MLT/MLS employees are responsible for quality control and regular maintenance of laboratory equipment. 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 * Collects, receives and processes laboratory samples and send outs following proper laboratory procedures Qualifications: MLT - Education: * Associate degree in lab science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution or * Qualify as Testing Personnel under Federal Register Sec 493.1489 Licensure/Certification: * 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. MLS - Education: * Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology degree from an accredited institution or * Qualify as Testing Personnel under Federal Register Sec 493.1489(b)(2) & General Supervisor under Federal Register Sec 493.1461 Licensure/Certification: * MT (ASCP), MLS(ASCP) (non regulatory) * Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.