UnityPoint Health

Lab Technical Coordinator-Lab Administration-Methodist

Requisition ID
2024-158480
Category
Laboratory
Location
US-IA-Des Moines
Address
1200 Pleasant St
Affiliate
3020 UnityPoint Health Des Moines
City
Des Moines
Department
Lab Administration- Meth
State
IA
FTE
0.5
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Scheduled Hours/Shift
3 days (8 hr shifts) one week, 2 days (8 hr shifts) second week
Work Type (Portal Searching)
Part Time Benefits

UPH Additional Information

Assists in the development, implementation, evaluation and coordination of all aspects of point-of-care testing performed by non-laboratory staff, and regulatory compliance in the Clinical Laboratories. Maintains monitors and supports the achievement of effective quality programs to guarantee a safe and efficacious quality laboratory testing utilizing good laboratory practices and good manufacturing practices. 

Overview

Why UnityPoint Health? 

  • Commitment to our Team – We’ve been named a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2023by 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.

 

Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work. https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ 

 

Responsibilities

Assists in the development, implementation, evaluation and coordination of all aspects of point-of-care testing performed by non-laboratory staff, and regulatory compliance in the Clinical Laboratories. Maintains monitors and supports the achievement of effective quality programs to guarantee a safe and efficacious quality laboratory testing utilizing good laboratory practices and good manufacturing practices. 

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS: 

 

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: 

 

 

 

Education must be obtained which is sufficient to allow certification under one of the Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) OR Medical Technologist (MT)/Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) Certifying Agencies’ examination routesMust meet Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) requirements to perform highly complex testing.   

 

Note:  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). As long as these are met, any exam may be taken.  Additionally, any regulatory agency personnel standards, which are applicable to the position, must be met.   

Experience: 

 

 

 

Minimum of 2 years experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Medical Technologist (MT)/Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS).  

Additionally, at least one (1) of the four (4) years of experience in the area to coordinate for all areas except Flow Cytometry and Molecular which require MT level of education with four years of experience with one year in Flow Cytometry or Molecular. 

License(s)/Certification(s): 

 

Technician Certification (MLT) OR Technologist/Scientist (MT/MLS) Certification 

 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

 

Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English. 

Multicultural sensitivity 

Microsoft Office-basic computer skills 

Customer/Patient focus 

Critical thinking skill using independent judgement in making decisions 

Must be able to communicate effectively with people of diverse professional, educational, and diverse lifestyle backgrounds 

 

Other: 

 

Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions. 

 

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