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Clinical Laboratory Scientist
2 months ago
Overview:
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus
Why Choose UnityPoint Health?
Commitment to Our Team – Recognized by Becker's Healthcare for our dedication to our team members.
Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you embark on a rewarding career guided by steadfast values and a firm belief in prioritizing the well-being of those we serve.
Benefits – Our comprehensive benefits program is designed to align with your needs and priorities, regardless of your life stage.
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Community Engagement – Play a vital role in our mission to enhance the health of the individuals and communities we serve.
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The Clinical Laboratory Scientist (MT/MLS) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) is responsible for delivering precise and timely clinical diagnostic information to healthcare professionals, ensuring superior patient care and customer service.
Responsibilities:
Safety
- Exhibits an understanding that patient and workplace safety is paramount by preventing errors, accidents, and infections, and promptly reporting any potential or actual concerns. Collects, labels, and transports specimens according to established standards. Engages in and adheres to LEAN work and productivity standards.
Collects, prioritizes, executes, assesses, and reports routine and specialized procedures within set timeframes.
Maintenance
Oversees equipment, inventory, and work environment, ensuring proper documentation.
Critical Thinking
Conducts, evaluates, and documents advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving tasks; collaborates with clients and nursing staff, interpreting data for relevant health professionals.
Instructs, mentors, and assesses students and new team members.
Quality
Records and maintains quality control (QC), proficiency testing, quality assurance, and other documentation to comply with regulatory standards.
Emergency Communication
This role may involve specific responsibilities during emergency situations to assist in disaster response and recovery as part of the UnityPoint Health – Des Moines Hospital Emergency Incident Command System (HEICS). Critical situations may necessitate the individual to perform multiple tasks until further assistance is available.
Exhibits UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behavior while adhering to policies, procedures, and safety protocols.
Maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the role.
Practices and demonstrates knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA, and other federal/state regulatory agencies governing healthcare.
Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the designated calendar year.
Is knowledgeable of hospital and departmental compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g., Medicare and Medicaid) concerning fraud, waste, and abuse.
Addresses any compliance-related questions or concerns promptly with hospital administrative staff.
Takes appropriate action on compliance concerns reported by department personnel.
Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements
Identify essential qualifications necessary to perform the core functions of this position.
Preferred or Specialized
Not mandatory for performing the essential functions of the role.
Education:
A Bachelor's Degree in Science is required, enabling certification under one of the Medical Technologist (MT)/Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) Certifying Agencies' examination routes.
Certifying Agencies include, but are not limited to, the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification (BOC), American Medical Technologist (AMT) Certification, and American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB) Board of Registry (ABOR).
Experience:
Experience in clinical laboratory disciplines sufficient to qualify for certification under one of the Medical Technologist (MT)/Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) Certifying Agencies' examination routes is required.
License(s)/Certification(s):
Technologist/Scientist (MT/MLS) Certification must be obtained within one (1) year of employment.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Must possess the ability to read, write, and communicate fluently in English.
Other:
Equipment utilized in this position includes analytical laboratory instruments, laboratory processing devices, and hospital and laboratory information systems.
