Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technician

UnityPoint Health; Marshalltown (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Daily Pay

Job summary

UnityPoint Health in Marshalltown, IA is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician or Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform testing across hematology, chemistry, blood bank, microbiology and more. This full-time, overnight role includes weekend and holiday rotations and a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

You will handle specimen collection, quality control, instrument maintenance, and collaboration with care teams to deliver accurate results that support patient care across departments.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science.
• OR Bachelor degree in chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology degree from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory testing in hematology, chemistry, blood bank, microbiology, and special chemistry departments
• Follow laboratory procedures to ensure accurate testing and timely reporting of critical lab values
• Collect, receive, process, and prepare laboratory specimens and send-out testing
• Perform quality control procedures, instrument maintenance, and basic troubleshooting
• Maintain compliance with laboratory safety, quality, and regulatory standards
• Collaborate with providers and healthcare teams to support quality patient care
• Assist with training and education for students and new laboratory employees
• Support inventory management and supply coordination for laboratory operations
• Prioritize workload and support efficient day-to-day laboratory workflow
• Contribute to a patient-centered environment focused on quality, safety, and service excellence

Education

Associate degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science

Bachelor degree in chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology degree from an accredited institution

Job description

Overview

Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technican

Marshalltown Hopsital

Shift: Full-Time | 40 Hours per Week | Overnights with Weekend and Holiday Rotation

Eligible for a $5,000 Sign-On Bonus!

As a Medical Laboratory Technician or Medical Laboratory Scientist, you will play a vital role in supporting patient care through accurate laboratory testing and analysis. This position performs testing across multiple laboratory departments including hematology, chemistry, blood bank, special chemistry, and microbiology while ensuring quality, accuracy, and timely results.

You’ll be responsible for performing routine laboratory procedures, specimen collection, quality control activities, and maintenance of laboratory equipment in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards. This role is essential in helping providers diagnose, monitor, and treat patients across a variety of care settings.

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

• Perform routine laboratory testing in hematology, chemistry, blood bank, microbiology, and special chemistry departments
• Follow laboratory procedures to ensure accurate testing and timely reporting of critical lab values
• Collect, receive, process, and prepare laboratory specimens and send-out testing
• Perform quality control procedures, instrument maintenance, and basic troubleshooting
• Maintain compliance with laboratory safety, quality, and regulatory standards
• Collaborate with providers and healthcare teams to support quality patient care
• Assist with training and education for students and new laboratory employees
• Support inventory management and supply coordination for laboratory operations
• Prioritize workload and support efficient day-to-day laboratory workflow
• Contribute to a patient-centered environment focused on quality, safety, and service excellence

Qualifications

Education:

• Associate degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science
• OR
• Bachelor degree in chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology degree from an accredited institution

License(s)/Certification(s):

• MLT-ASCP or CLA (non-regulatory)
• OR
• Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification through the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).