Medical Technologist-Generalist

TieTalent; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a Medical Technologist-Generalist to join their team. This full-time role involves performing clinical tests, quality control, and providing technical support in a dynamic environment. Enjoy a competitive salary, a sign-on bonus, and a supportive work environment focused on professional development.

Benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

401K matching

Employee recognition program

Dental and health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Pet insurance

Early access to earned wages

Qualifications

• Certified as a Medical Technologist by ASCP or equivalent upon hire.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Basic computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical tests and maintains records according to standards.
• Provides technical training and guidance to coworkers.
• Participates in quality assurance and maintenance duties.

Skills

Critical thinking

Customer/patient focused

Multicultural sensitivity

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Medical Technology or related science

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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.

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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.

Benefits

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 are those tasks, duties, and responsibilities that are not critical to the performance of the job.

General cleaning duties, wiping counters, dusting, reorganization of spaces

Distributing and stocking supplies

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

Certified as a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist by Board of Registry of ASCP or equivalent due 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

• Sioux City, Iowa
  
  

Languages

• English

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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