Laboratory Scientist, Non Certified

UnityPoint Health- MarshalltownFull-time; Evening shift with a weekend and holiday rotationThe Laboratory Scientist, Non-Certified position is responsible for performing waived and moderate complexity laboratory tests and analyses in the hematology, special chemistry, chemistry and microbiology departments in the laboratory. The Laboratory Scientist, Non-Certified collects and processes patient specimens within the laboratory and is responsible for quality control and maintenance of laboratory equipmentWhy UnityPoint Health?Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what’s right for the people we serve.

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Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work. https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/Clinical Excellence· Performs waived and moderate complexity lab testing following proper laboratory procedure and follow up of critical lab values· Works to support testing in the department areas of chemistry, hematology, specimen collection and processing and other department areas as defined by complexity of testing.· Works closely with Certified Laboratory techs (MLS/MLT/MT) with lab procedures, tests and training· Assists with training of new staff into proper laboratory procedures and processesQuality of Care· Performs and verifies quality control and instrument maintenance and troubleshooting· Understands quality in laboratory testing· Follows lab regulatory requirements for CLIA, CAP and Joint CommissionCare Coordination· Collect, receive and process laboratory samples and sendouts following proper laboratory procedures. Includes training in phlebotomy (blood draws).· Registers, orders and documents patient lab orders in the LIS and HIS computer systemsInventory/Supply Coordination· Perform inventory management and other miscellaneous tasks as neededThe non certified lab scientist can perform lab testing in a high complexity lab under the certified lab scientists. In the absence of any candidates for our open MLS/MLT positions, we would like to propose this role be created to help support appropriate staffing within the laboratory. This position is being hired in the Cedar Rapids and Peoria regions and the other UPH regions are also working to build and hire a similar position.Requisition ID: 2022-111191 Street: 1825 Logan Ave Name: 2560 Marshalltown Name: Laboratory - North FTE (Numeric Only; Ex. 0.01): 1.0 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt External Company URL: http://www.unitypoint.org