Medical Lab Technician-Certified-Laboratory - UnityPoint Health
Dubuque, IA 52001
About the Job
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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?
- Commitment to our Team – We’ve been named 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 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: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.
Basic UPH Performance Criteria
- Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
- Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.
- Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
- Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA, CAP and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
- Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
- Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.
| Minimum Requirements Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position. | Preferred or Specialized Not required to perform the essential functions of the position. |
Education:
| Associate degree in a science-related field with a certificate of completion from a Medical Laboratory Technician program from an accredited institution. |
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Experience:
| Less than one year | Six months clinical internship |
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. |
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Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
| Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English. Multicultural sensitivity. Microsoft Office – basic computer skills. Customer/patient focused. Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.
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Other:
| Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
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