Laboratory Support Technician-Lab Administration-Ankeny

UnityPoint Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental and health insurance

401K matching

Employee recognition program

Daily Pay access

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Pet insurance

Job summary

UnityPoint Health in Des Moines is looking for a Laboratory Support Technician to process laboratory specimens, evaluate acceptability, and enter patient/test information into the computer. This role sits in the laboratory's main communication and customer relations center, supporting patient care with accurate, timely specimen handling.

Phlebotomy knowledge is helpful; a high school diploma is required and fluent English is necessary.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must read, write, and speak fluent English.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Processes laboratory specimens for testing.
• Evaluates specimen acceptability.
• Enters patient and test information into the computer.
• Responds to information requests from customers.

Skills

Phlebotomy knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The Laboratory Support Technician (LST) processes laboratory specimens for testing, evaluates specimen acceptability, enters patient and test information into the computer, and responds to requests for information from customers. This position serves in the Laboratory's main communication and customer relations center. The employee monitors test requests in the order/entry system. This position contributes directly to patient care by accurately and timely processing specimens and dispersing information both in and outside the Laboratory.

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.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:

• 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

Processes laboratory specimens for testing, evaluates specimen acceptability, enters patient and test information into the computer and responds to requests for information from customers. This position serves in the laboratory's main communication and customer service systems. PHLEBOTOMY KNOWLEDGE HELPFUL.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent. Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English. Phlebotomy experience preferred.