Laboratory Technical Associate-Off Site

UnityPoint Health; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K matching

Employee recognition program

Dental and health insurance

Daily Pay (early access to earned wage

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Job summary

UnityPoint Health - Allen is seeking a Laboratory Technical Associate – Off-Site for full-time shifts (9:30–18:00, 10:30–19:00, 11:00–19:30). The role supports daily lab operations, sample collection, data entry in the Laboratory Information System, and basic instrument maintenance in off-site laboratories and urgent care settings.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, 6 months of clinical lab experience, basic computer skills, and the ability to travel.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and speak English
• Must possess basic computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, email, browser)
• 6 months experience in a clinical laboratory required
• Valid driver’s license when driving for work-related reasons
• Must be able to travel occasionally

Responsibilities

• Collect and process samples for the laboratory (blood, urine, cultures)
• Run and maintain basic lab instrumentation
• Assist technologists with stocking supplies and inventory
• Answer incoming phone calls
• Register and look up orders in the Hospital Information System and enter data

Skills

English fluency

Computer basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

Overview

Laboratory Technical Associate – Off-Site

UnityPoint Health - Allen

Shift: Full-time; 0930-1800, 1030-1900, 1100-1930

Benefits Eligible

The Lab Technical Associate position assists technical staff in the laboratory in their daily functions. Duties include collection and processing of lab samples, running and minor maintenance of basic instrumentation, data entry into the Laboratory Information System, inventory control and basic office duties.

The Lab Technical Associate-Off Site Laboratories performs these functions primarily in the off-site Laboratories managed by the Allen Hospital Laboratory as well as in the Urgent Care setting.

Qualifies as Testing Personnel under Federal Register Sec 493.15, 493.20 & 493.1423 for waived and moderate complexity testing.

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

• Collects and processes samples for the laboratory including blood, urine, cultures (limited) and sendouts.
• Runs and maintains basic lab instrumentation and testing
• Assists technologists with duties including but not limited to stocking supplies, washing laboratory dishes, inventory management & follow up on reports
• Answers incoming phone calls
• Registers and looks up orders for samples in the Hospital Information System, enters data and orders samples into Laboratory Information system

Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Licensure/Certification:

• Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.

Experience:

• 6 months experience in a clinical laboratory required

Other:

• Must be able to read, write and speak English
• Must possess basic computer skills and knowledge using word processing, spreadsheet, email and web browser
• Work may occasionally require travel