Medical Lab Tech (MLT) - Non-Certified

Family Medicine - Moline, IL

Full-time Benefit Package

Dayshift Hours, Monday to Friday

The key to an amazing career is at UnityPoint Health. We’re preparing to open a brand new, multi-specialty clinic next year at Waukee Medical Park and are looking for a MLT to join our team now. As we prepare to open our new location, we’re hiring now so you can be trained on-site with current clinical teams in the West Des Moines area before moving over to Waukee. This exciting new location has so much to offer!

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Commitment to our Team – We're proud to be recognized as a  Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022  by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
• 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.
• Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
• Development – We believe equipping you with support and  development opportunities  is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
• Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Visit  https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/  to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.

Patient Care

• Assist in the delivery of primary health care services and patient care management.
• Demonstrates competence in the skills necessary to carry out assigned duties by participating in competency reviews and proficiency testing on a regular basis.
• Collect and prepare blood samples using a consistent patient labeling identification system for performing routine laboratory procedures.
• Assure the reliability and safety of blood products utilizing appropriate collection and processing procedures to avoid inadequate specimens.
• Communicate results in a timely manner to appropriate health care personnel.
• Demonstrate an understanding of established policies and procedures included in Procedure Manual, Lab Manual, Safety Manual, Hazardous Material Manual, Fingerstick Protocol, and CLIA regulations or policies from other laboratory regulatory agencies such as CAP and COLA.
• Assume responsibility and accountability for the quality and quantity of service delivered.
• Perform phlebotomy duties, assist other employees with difficult phlebotomy situations, interact with patients, families, visitors and staff in a positive manner.
• Collect and prepare nose, throat and urine specimens and perform laboratory procedures used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
• Record and document laboratory results for each performed test. Retain records for the required length of time in a secure location.
• Clean and sterilize laboratory equipment, glassware, instruments and work area according to policy and procedure.
• Evaluate quality control within laboratory using standard laboratory test and measurement controls.
• Assist provider and other clinical staff with obtaining basic vital information preparing patient for examination as directed by Clinic Administrator and/or Director after completion of Vital Signs Competency. Does not include immunizations, dispensing of medication, or assisting in procedures.

Administrative

• Provide appropriate and timely documentation in the patient’s electronic health record using standardized workflows and processes.
• Performs and documents quality control, instrument and general maintenance, troubleshooting and proficiency testing as deemed necessary by CLIA.
• Provide information to appropriate regulatory agencies (i.e. health department).
• Facilitate and support relationships between providers (e.g. within clinic, referring) and with ancillary services.
• Thoroughly understand testing (lab and procedures) values and relationship to patient status with accountability to take next steps, as appropriate to scope and licensure.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited program for Medical Laboratory Technicians.
• Associate degree with courses in chemistry, biology, or related fields or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

• Two years of previous clinical experience in a medical laboratory.
• Completion of Vital Signs Competency, only applicable for rooming patients.
• Experience in clinical laboratory disciplines sufficient to allow certification under one of the Medical Laboratory Technician Certifying Agencies’ examination routes.

License(s)/Certification(s)

• Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
• BLS & Mandatory Reporter
• Technician Certification (MLT) within one (1) year of employment. 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) or U.S Military Laboratory Training Program. As long as these are met, any exam may be taken.