What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Scientist Non Certified position at UnityPoint Health?
- Area of Interest: Laboratory
- FTE/Hours per pay period: .9
- Department: Laboratory - UMP- UMP
- Shift: 1100-1930, 1030-1700, 0930-1800
- Job ID: 173974
Lab Scientist Non-Certified
UnityPoint Health - Allen
Shift: Full-time; Shifts are 930 AM-6PM, 1030AM-7PM, & 1100AM-730PM
Benefits Eligible
The Laboratory Scientist, Non-Certified position is responsible for performing waived and moderate complexity laboratory tests and analyses in the hematology, special chemistry, chemistry, and microbiology departments in the laboratory. The Laboratory Scientist, Non-Certified collects and processes patient specimens within the laboratory and is responsible for quality control and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
Why UnityPoint Health?
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- 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.
And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
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Responsibilities
- Performs waived and moderate complexity lab testing following proper laboratory procedure and follow up of critical lab values
- Works to support testing in the department areas of chemistry, hematology, specimen collection and processing and other department areas as defined by complexity of testing.
- Works closely with Certified Laboratory techs (MLS/MLT/MT) with lab procedures, testing and training
- Assists with training of new staff into proper laboratory procedures and processes
- Performs and verifies quality control and instrument maintenance and troubleshooting
- Understands quality in laboratory testing
- Follows lab regulatory requirements for CLIA, CAP and Joint Commission
- Collects, receives and process laboratory samples and send outs following proper laboratory procedures. Includes training in phlebotomy (blood draws).
- Registers, orders and documents patient lab orders in the LIS and HIS computer systems
- Perform inventory management and other miscellaneous tasks as needed
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, or biological science from an accredited institution
- Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
- College or post graduate laboratory experience
- Must be able to read, write and speak English
- Must possess basic computer skills and knowledge using word processing, spreadsheet, email and web browser