Medical Technologist-Chemistry

UnityPoint Health; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UnityPoint Health-St. Luke's- Downtown is seeking a Medical Technologist for overnight shifts (2100-0730) in the Laboratory.

The position includes 4 x 10-hour shifts with rotating weekends and holidays, working within established lab guidelines and SOPs to perform testing and ensure quality control. The MT will interpret QC results, complete preventive maintenance, assist with repairs and validations, and handle specimen collection from outpatients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related science required.
• Less than one year of experience.
• Certified as a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist by ASCP or equivalent, required within one year from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs testing and test procedures according to established policies and guidelines.
• Interprets quality control results and instrument function.
• Completes scheduled preventive maintenance duties.
• Provides assistance and guidance involving repairs, validations, and function checks and works with vendors as appropriate.
• Collects blood specimens from laboratory outpatients.
• Assists and completes investigations involving unexpected or adverse outcomes and keeps documentation according to regulatory guidelines.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related science

Job description

• Area of Interest: Laboratory
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
• Department: Laboratory- Downtown
• Shift: 2100-0730, 4-10hr shifts
• Job ID: 189585

Overview

UnityPoint Health-St. Luke's- Downtown

Overnights, 2100-0730, 4-10hr shifts

Rotating weekends and holidays

Responsible for working within the established guidelines of the Laboratory Department as assigned. As a professional, the MT is responsible for carrying out the philosophy and objectives defined by regulatory requirements and hospital standard operating procedures. Foremost among these responsibilities are strictly adhering to detail in the technical performance of laboratory procedures, solving practical and analytical problems, resolving conflict, and implementing constructive change.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 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 focused on 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, health and vision 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.

Join our team of experts and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Performs testing and test procedures according to established policies and guidelines
• Interprets quality control results and instrument function
• Completes scheduled preventive maintenance duties
• Provides assistance and guidance involving repairs, validations, and function checks and works with vendors as appropriate
• Collects blood specimens, etc. from laboratory outpatients
• Assists and completes investigations involving unexpected or adverse outcomes and keeps documentation according to regulatory guidelines

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree with major in Medical Technology or related science required.

Experience:

• Less than one year.

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Certified as a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist by Board of Registry of ASCP or equivalent due upon hire or within one (1) year from date of hire required.