Medical Laboratory Technician/Medical Laboratory Scientist

US-IA-Waterloo

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Req #: 177381
Type: Full Time Benefits

UnityPoint Health

				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.
			
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