Medical Laboratory Specialist

2 weeks ago

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States UnityPoint Health Full time
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We are seeking a skilled Medical Technologist to join our team at UnityPoint Health. As a Medical Technologist, you will play a critical role in supporting clinical testing and ensuring the accuracy and reliability of laboratory results.

Key Responsibilities
  • Supports clinical testing with duties such as slide preparation and staining, microbiology setup and plating, reagent preparation, instrument loading, and quality control.
  • Performs CLIA waived, moderate, and high-complexity testing for medical and legal chain of custody samples in accordance with manufacturer specifications using good laboratory practice.
  • Works efficiently with the workflow and workload, prioritizing tasks to meet business needs.
  • Performs and documents routine instrument function verification, quality control, and maintenance.
  • Troubleshoots, resolves, and documents non-routine instrument issues, contacting service as needed.
  • Assists with document control activities, including technical and non-technical procedure writing and periodic reviews.
  • Greets everyone with a pleasant and professional manner, using patient experience best practice guidelines.
  • Identifies patients and samples using two patient identifiers, always labeling samples in the presence of the patient.
  • Performs medical and legal chain of custody venous and capillary blood collections independently for patients of all ages within specified safety parameters, timelines, and pace.
  • Performs sample processing, aliquoting, and preparation for transport/testing.
  • Utilizes supply items in a cost-effective manner, recognizing when to reorder, and assisting with unpacking and/or restocking items.
  • Achieves comprehensive understanding of lab tests to answer patient questions in an easy-to-understand way.
  • Follows appropriate reporting protocols, including critical value reporting.
  • Monitors test results, recognizing clerical and analytical errors as well as test results related to questionable sample integrity.
  • Monitors pending logs and work queues and resolves pending tests and registration errors.
  • Prepares and logs samples for proper storage and retention.
  • As designated and qualified, performs general supervisor and technical supervisor functions, overseeing workflows, testing personnel, and processes in the absence of on-site management.
  • Prioritizes work in the best interest of the patient, sharing the work with team members.
  • Assists with training new employees and students, being helpful and supportive in their teaching.
  • Attends department huddles, staff meetings, and other required training.
  • Checks emails regularly for huddle minutes and important communications relevant to assignment.
  • Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors, as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
  • Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of the department with regular, reliable attendance.
  • Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
  • Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, 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.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Laboratory Science, or a directly related field, or equivalent foreign degree.
  • Must be MT or MLS certified or eligible.
Rate of Pay

$31.02 per hour. The employer will pay or exceed the prevailing wage, as determined by the U.S. Department of Labor.

Employer Information

UnityPoint Health

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