Lead Medical Technologist-Sunnybrook

UnityPoint Health

Sioux City, IA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Blood Bank, Clinical Laboratory, Clinical Training, Communication Skills, Corrective Action, Dental Insurance, Documentation, English Language, Establish Priorities, Health Insurance, Healthcare, Hospital, Identify Issues, Materials Testing, Medical Treatment, Nursing, Organizational Skills, Outpatient Care, Patient Care, Phlebotomy, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Record Keeping, Regulations, Regulatory Requirements, Requirements Management, Resource Management, Specimen Collection, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Technical Support, Testing, Training/Teaching, Tuition Reimbursement
LOCATION
Sioux City, IA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Area of Interest -----------------

Laboratory ------------

Sign On Bonus ---------------

5000 FTE Hours per pay period 1.0

Department ------------

Lab Sunnybrook- SunShift Days five 8-hour shifts Monday through Friday

Job ID --------

178210

Overview ----------

UnityPoint-St Lukes Sunnybrook Clinic Full-Time Days Monday-Friday 5000.00 Sign on bonus to Qualified Applicants

Performs clinical tests and procedures in multiple sections of the laboratory. Performs phlebotomy procedures on laboratory outpatients. May instruct students in the Medical Laboratory Science and Phlebotomy Programs and train nursing and clinic staff in Phlebotomy techniques and miscellaneous testing. Maintains records of performance as defined by regulatory requirements and hospital standard operating procedures.

Why UnityPoint Health ----------------------

At UnityPoint Health you matter.

Were proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers 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 youre in.

Here are just a few:

  • Expect paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • 401K matching
  • An employee recognition program
  • Dental and health insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Short and long-term disability
  • 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 -----------------

Demonstrates technical and operational expertise

Performs testing and test procedures according to established policies and guidelines

Interprets quality control results and instrument function

Designated as a charge tech and lead operator for laboratory instruments

Advanced skills for special or advanced technical procedures

Completes scheduled preventive maintenance duties

Provides assistance and guidance involving repairs validations and function checks and works with vendors as appropriate

Collects blood specimens etc. from laboratory outpatients

Organizes prioritizes executes and interprets workload

Acts as a resource technologist for coworkers in a specific area

Functions as a designee in the absence of manager

Multiple levels of expertise in areas of the lab

Actively assists coworkers with interpretations and troubleshooting and possible corrective actions

Participates in Quality Assurance QA and Resource Management

Assists and completes investigations involving unexpected or adverse outcomes and keeps documentation according to regulatory guidelines

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

Assists and monitors necessary supplies and kit availability for patient testing

Responsible for following manufacturers recommended instructions for utilizing testing material and kits as well as assists with reagent orders from vendors

Technical and Teaching Assistance ---------------------------------

Participates in the bench instruction of Clinical Laboratory Scientist students phlebotomy students nurses and clinic staff

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

Practices good communication skills with internal and external customers

Communicates hand-off details to coworkers at shift change

Maintains composure and professionalism involving conflicts with internal and external customers

Qualifications --------------

Education ---------

Bachelors degree with major in Medical Technology or related science required.

Experience ---------

Less than one year.

Licenses --------

Certifications

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

Skills ------

Knowledge

Abilities

Writes reads comprehends and speaks fluent English.

Multicultural sensitivity.

Microsoft Office - basic computer skills.

Customerpatient focused.

Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.

Other

Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

About the Company

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UnityPoint Health