Medical Laboratory Scientist

Overview Medical Laboratory Scientist Marshalltown Hospital Department: Laboratory Shift/Schedule: Full-Time | 40 Hours per Week | Overnight Shift with Weekend & Holiday Rotation Sign-On Bonus: $5,000 Join the Laboratory team at Marshalltown Hospital and play a vital role in delivering accurate, timely diagnostic testing that helps guide patient care across our hospital and clinics. As a Medical Laboratory Scientist, you'll work alongside a collaborative team of healthcare professionals who are committed to quality, innovation, and exceptional patient outcomes. This overnight position offers the opportunity to utilize your expertise across multiple laboratory disciplines while working in a supportive environment that values teamwork, continuous learning, and professional growth. If you're passionate about making an impact behind the scenes of patient care, we'd love to hear from you. Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 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 that align with 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 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. 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. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health. Responsibilities Perform diagnostic testing across hematology, chemistry, microbiology, blood bank, and other laboratory specialties Analyze and verify test results while ensuring accuracy and timely reporting of critical values Collect, receive, process, and prepare patient specimens for testing and reference laboratory send-outs Perform quality control, instrument maintenance, and basic troubleshooting to ensure reliable testing Follow laboratory policies, regulatory standards, and safety guidelines Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to support patient care Maintain accurate documentation and laboratory records Assist with training and mentoring new team members and laboratory students Qualifications Education: Bachelor degree in chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology degree from an accredited institution OR Qualify as Testing Personnel under Federal Register Sec 493.1489(b)(2) & General Supervisor under Federal Register Sec 493.1461 License(s)/Certification(s) Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification through the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP). #J-18808-Ljbffr