Medical Technologist-Chemistry

Overview

Unity Point St. Luke's- Downtown

Evenings 4-10hr. shifts, 1400-0030

Rotating weekends and holidays

Responsible for working within the established guidelines of the Laboratory Department as assigned.  As a professional, the MT is responsible for carrying out the philosophy and objectives defined by regulatory requirements and hospital standard operating procedures. Foremost among these responsibilities are strictly adhering to detail in the technical performance of laboratory procedures, solving practical and analytical problems, resolving conflict, and implementing constructive change. 

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options focused on your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:    

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program. • Dental, health and vision 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.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.  

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Join our team of experts and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Performs testing and test procedures according to established policies and guidelines 
• Interprets quality control results and instrument function 
• Completes scheduled preventive maintenance duties  
• Provides assistance and guidance involving repairs, validations, and function checks and works with vendors as appropriate 
• Collects blood specimens, etc. from laboratory outpatients 
• Assists and completes investigations involving unexpected or adverse outcomes and keeps documentation according to regulatory guidelines 

Qualifications

Education:  

• Bachelor’s degree with major in Medical Technology or related science required.  

Experience:  

• Less than one year. 

License(s)/Certification(s):  

• Certified as a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist by Board of Registry of ASCP or equivalent due upon hire or within one (1) year from date of hire required.