Laboratory Scientist - Hospital MLS, MLT, LS, MT (Full Time Overnights)

UnityPoint Health; Cedar Rapids (IA); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 72.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid time off

401K matching

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Descripción de la vacante

UnityPoint Health is seeking a Laboratory Scientist- Non-Certified to perform laboratory testing within established policies and procedures, supporting physicians in diagnosis and treatment. You will handle pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic workflows, troubleshoot instruments, and ensure adherence to CAP, TJC, and CLIA standards.

The role includes training and collaboration with the team. Qualifications include a BS in a lab science, lab experience, and fluent English.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical or clinical laboratory science.
• College or post-graduate laboratory experience.
• Fluent English (reads/writes/speaks) and good communication.
• Technical aptitude and ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Knowledge of laboratory terminology and safety practices.

Responsabilidades

• Pre-analytic tasks: greet patients, identify samples, and label samples in the patient’s presence.
• Assist with sample transport, processing, aliquoting, accessioning and delivery of specimens to testing areas.
• Perform CLIA waived and moderate complex testing per manufacturer specifications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve instrument and equipment issues; document maintenance.
• Document, review and write technical procedures; ensure quality management and regulatory compliance (CAP, TJC, CLIA).
• Provide training and support to new employees and students.

Conocimientos

Fluent English

Technical aptitude

Problem solving

Adaptability

Professionalism

Educación

Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical or clinical laboratory science

Herramientas

Sunquest

EPIC

Descripción del empleo

Overview

As a professional, the Laboratory Scientist- Non-Certified performs laboratory testing within the established policies and procedures within the laboratory department and UnityPoint Health to aid the physician in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. They are responsible for solving practical and analytical problems, maintaining and troubleshooting highly complex instrumentation, and must adhere to all quality and regulatory guidelines to ensure the highest quality patient care.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

Pre-Analytic workflows

• Greets everyone with a pleasant and professional manner, using patient experience best practice guidelines (AIDET, 5/10 Rule and No-Point, etc).
• Identifies patients and samples using two patient identifiers, always labeling samples in the presence of the patient.
• May perform venous and capillary blood collections independently for patients of all ages within specified safety parameters, timelines and pace.
• Assists with sample transport, receiving, processing, aliqouting, accessioning and delivery of specimens to testing areas.
• Demonstrates knowledge of computer programs for patient identification, registration, registration work queues, order, and sample tracking.
• Utilizes supply items in a cost effective manner, recognizing when to reorder, and assisting with unpacking and/or restocking items.
• Achieves basic understanding of lab tests to answer patient questions in an easy to understand way.

Analytic workflows

• Performs CLIA waived and moderate complex testing in accordance with manufacturer specifications using good laboratory practice.
• Works closely with MT/MLS/MLT with lab procedures/tests/training
• Works efficiently with the work flow and work load
• Documents routine instrument maintenance
• Troubleshoots and resolves instrument and equipment issues
• Documents, reviews and writes technical procedures for department
• Monitors technical practices to meet necessary standards, recommendations and requirements of voluntary and government agencies (CAP, TJC, CLIA).
• Strong knowledge of computer systems used on analyzers, Sunquest and EPIC

Post-Analytic workflows

• Appropriate reporting protocols
• Able to review reports for errors
• Understanding of Quality Management system

Committed Team

• Prioritizes work in the best interest of the patient, sharing the work with team members.
• Assists with training new employees and students, being helpful and supportive in their teaching.
• Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.
• Attends department huddles, staff meetings and other required training.
• Checks emails regularly for huddle minutes and important communications relevant to assignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution
• College or post-graduate laboratory experience
• Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.
• Technical Aptitude- ability to learn new systems quickly
• Medical Terminology
• Basic laboratory skills
• Accountability
• Adaptability
• Professionalism
• Decision making skills
• Planning and Organizing skills
• Problem solving
• Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.