Medical Lab Technician-Certified-Laboratory

Job Overview

Overview

Temporary Position

Responsible for working within the established guidelines of the Laboratory Department as assigned. As a professional, the MLT/CLT is responsible for carrying out the philosophy and objectives. Foremost among these responsibilities are adhering to detail in the technical performance of laboratory procedures, solving practical and analytical problems, resolving conflict, and implementing constructive change.

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.

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

MLT/CLT

• Performs careful and accurate work in any technical area as assigned.
• Performs tests within specified turnaround time for assigned area.
• Assures that QA guidelines are strictly adhered to before reporting any laboratory result.
• Complies with methodologies, procedures and services in consultation with the assigned laboratory supervisor.
• Participates in performing and documenting routine instrument maintenance as assigned.
• Documents all necessary information in the performance of technical procedures.
• Has appropriate training and performs blood collections from all age groups.

Qualifications

Education:

• Associate degree in a science-related field with a certificate of completion from a Medical Laboratory Technician program from an accredited institution.

Experience:

• Less than one year experience is required.
• Six months clinical internship preferred.

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Certified as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent. May be hired into this position if he/she has completed the requirements for registration but has not successfully completed the MLT exam; however, the exam must be successfully completed within 6 months subsequent to hiring.