Medical Technologist

• Area of Interest: Laboratory

• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0

• Department: Lab Sunnybrook- Sun

• Shift: Monday through Friday, 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM

• Job ID: 180695

Overview

UnityPoint-Sunnybrook Clinic Lab

Full-Time Days

Monday through Friday, 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM

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. F oremost 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.

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• 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.

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Responsibilities

Demonstrates technical and operational expertise

• Performs testing and test procedures according to established policies and guidelines

• Interprets quality control results and instrument function

• Designated as a charge tech and lead operator for laboratory instruments

• Advanced skills for special or advanced technical procedures

• 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

Organizes, prioritizes, executes and interprets workload

• Acts as a resource technologist for coworkers in a specific area

• Functions as a designee in the absence of manager

• Multiple levels of expertise in areas of the lab. Actively assists coworkers with interpretations and troubleshooting and possible corrective actions

Participates in Quality Assurance (QA) and Resource Management

• Assists and completes investigations involving unexpected or adverse outcomes and keeps documentation according to regulatory guidelines

• Organizes and adapts to changes in workflow due to instrumentation or computer downtimes

• Provides solutions and technical support to aid in delivery of patient care

• Assures patient care in unusual conditions/conflicts is not compromisedAssists and monitors necessary supplies and kit availability for patient testing

• Responsible for following manufacturer’s recommended instructions for utilizing testing material and kits as well as assists with reagent orders from vendors

Technical and Teaching Assistance

• Participates in the bench instruction of Clinical Laboratory Scientist students, phlebotomy students, nurses and clinic staff

• Provides operational training for coworkers involving manual, automated, and organizational skills for patient testing. Provides knowledge acquired thru experience and training to assist new hires and current coworkers

Practices good communication skills with internal and external customers

• Communicates hand-off details to coworkers at shift change

• Maintains composure and professionalism involving conflicts with internal and external customers

Qualifications

• Education: Baccalaureate degree with major in Medical Technology or related science

• Experience: Less than one year

• License/Certifications: Certified as a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist by Board of Registry of ASCP or equivalent due upon hire or within 1 year from date of hire

• 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

• Other: Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position