Medical Laboratory Technician - OB/GYN Clinic - Bettendorf

Overview

Medical Lab Tech (MLT) - OB / GYN Bettendorf

Full-time Benefit Package

Shift : Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm

$3,000.00 Sign-on Bonus for eligible candidates.

You are a vital component of our patient's journey. At UnityPoint Clinic, we want your career to benefit you as you help every patient.

With training and opportunities for growth, UnityPoint Clinic wants to make the most of your career!

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.

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Responsibilities

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 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.

Qualifications

Aside from building relationships, exceeding patient expectations and having fun while you work, the following apply :

• Graduate of an accredited program for Medical Laboratory Technicians.
• Two years of previous clinical experience in a medical laboratory preferred.
• New graduate : Obtain 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.

• High school diploma.
• BLS and Mandatory Reporter certification.
• Knowledge of clinical skill techniques, procedures, medical diagnoses, and treatments.
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal).
• A positive and team-oriented attitude.
• Ability to assist providers in professional manner.
• Area of Interest : Laboratory;
• FTE / Hours per pay period : 1.0;
• Department : OB / GYN - Bettendorf- QC;
• Shift : Monday through Friday, days;
• Job ID : 153214;
14 days ago