Medical Technologist-Generalist

UnityPoint Health; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Medical Technologist to join their Laboratory team. This full-time position offers the opportunity to perform vital clinical tests and procedures while ensuring compliance with industry standards. With a focus on professional development, you will be part of a supportive environment that values your contributions. Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a $5,000 sign-on bonus. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care and thrive in a collaborative setting, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

401K Matching

Employee Recognition Program

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Pet Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in Medical Technology or related science required.
• Certified Medical Technologist or equivalent within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical tests and procedures in the laboratory.
• Organize and prioritize workload while assisting coworkers.

Skills

Medical Technology

Critical Thinking

Customer Service

Multicultural Sensitivity

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Medical Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Area of Interest: Laboratory
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
• Department: Laboratory
• Shift: 2100-0730 (four ten-hour shifts); Alternating weekends (flexible on start time)
• Job ID: 148540

Overview

UnityPoint-St Luke's Hospital

Full-Time Nights

9pm-7:30am (four 10-hour shifts); Alternating weekends (flexible on start time!)

$5,000.00 Sign on bonus to qualified applicants!

Performs clinical tests and procedures in one or more functional sections of the laboratory. Maintains records of performance as defined by the Laboratory's administrative and sectional standard operating procedures. Performs and records QC on Equipment as trained. Be aware of and follow CAP, CLIA, HIPAA, and DNV guidelines and standards.

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

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates technical and operational expertise.
• Interprets quality control results and instrument function.

• Completes scheduled preventive maintenance duties.
• Provides assistance and guidance involving repairs, validations, and function checks.

• Organizes, prioritizes, executes and interprets workload. Actively assists coworkers with interpretations and troubleshooting and possible follow-up corrective action.

• Participates in quality assurance (QA). Attends and participates in QA laboratory meetings as requested.
• Resource management: Assists and monitors necessary supplies and kit availability for patient testing. Responsible for following manufacturer's recommended instructions for utilizing testing material and kits. Assists with reagent orders from vendors.

• Technical and teaching assistance: Provides operational training for coworkers involving manual, automated, and organizational skills for patient testing. Provides knowledge acquired thru experience and training to assist new hires and current coworkers.

• Be available and help Phlebotomy services draw blood from patients in the Out-Patient area located in the laboratory.

• Work weekend shifts on a normal rotation.

• Practices good communication skills with internal and external customers. Practices FOCUS Values and principles with all customers. Communicates hand-off details to coworkers at shift change. Maintains composure and professionalism involving conflicts with internal and external customers.

• Unusual conditions/conflicts: Organizes and adapts to changes in workflow due to instrumentation or computer downtimes. Provides solutions and technical support to aid in delivery of patient care. Assures patient care in unusual conditions/conflicts is not compromised.

Nonessential functions include general cleaning duties, distributing and stocking supplies, and filing paperwork and reports.

Development & Patient Education

• Continues professional development and involvement in professional activities that enhance the medical laboratory practice by sharing knowledge through networking and research.
• Assess departmental needs and communicate possible needs to the Supervisor. Participates in process improvement projects.
• Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.

Basic UPH Performance Criteria

• Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health FOCUS Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
• Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.
• Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
• Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, JCAHO, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
• Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
• Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g., Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree with major in Medical Technology or related science.
• Less than one year of experience.
• Certified as a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist by Board of Registry of ASCP or equivalent upon hire or within 1 year from date of hire.
• Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.
• Multicultural sensitivity.
• Microsoft Office - basic computer skills.
• Customer/patient focused.
• Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.
• Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.