OverviewLaboratory Technical Associate - Main LabUnityPoint Health - Allen Shift: Full-time; 1930-0700; Every other weekend and holiday rotationBenefits Eligible Potential Sign-On Bonus: $1,500 paid over 6 months The Lab Technical Associate position assists technical staff in the laboratory in their daily functions. Duties include collection and processing of lab samples, running and minor maintenance of basic instrumentation, data entry into the Laboratory Information System, inventory control and basic office duties. The Lab Technical Associate-Main Laboratory performs these functions primarily in the Main Laboratory.Qualifies as Testing Personnel under Federal Register Sec 493.15, 493.20 & 493.1423 for waived and moderate complexity testing. Why UnityPoint Health?
- Commitment to our Team - For the third consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
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- Collects and processes samples for the laboratory including blood, urine, cultures (limited) and sendouts.
- Runs and maintains basic lab instrumentation and testing
- Assists technologists with duties including but not limited to stocking supplies, washing laboratory dishes, inventory management & follow up on reports
- Answers incoming phone calls
- Registers and looks up orders for samples in the Hospital Information System, enters data and orders samples into Laboratory Information system QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:
- High school education or equivalent
- 6 months experience in a clinical laboratory
- Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
- Must be able to read, write and speak English
- Must possess basic computer skills and knowledge using word processing, spreadsheet, email and web browser
- Work may occasionally require travelPreferred:
Medical Assistant Associate degree - 1 year experience in a clinical laboratory
- Area of Interest: Laboratory;
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.9;
- Department: Laboratory - General- Logan;
- Shift: 1930-0700. Every other weekend and holiday rotation.;
- Job ID: 151347;