Why UnityPoint Health? 

Commitment to our Team – 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. 

Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and an 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. 

• Caring is what we do, and it starts with our team members: expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program as we support you both personally and professionally. 
• You can only give your best when you feel your best, and we help you live well with dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members to give you peace of mind. 
• We strive to make things easier and more personal in health care to set us apart from the rest, and you can experience that commitment through early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, a tuition reimbursement program designed to help you further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family in the way that works for you. 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – At UnityPoint Health, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. Our collective goal is to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected.  

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. 

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

Certified Medical Lab Technician 

Marshalltown Hospital

Full-Time; days/evenings with holiday and weekend rotation

The Medical Laboratory Technician position is responsible for performing laboratory tests and analyses in the hematology, blood bank, special chemistry, chemistry and microbiology departments in the laboratory.  Associate must present record of certification to the Laboratory Director within 1 year of employment and/or within 90 days of expiration of MLT/CLA certification.

The Medical Laboratory Technician performs routine laboratory testing, laboratory specimen collection and is responsible for quality control and regular maintenance of laboratory equipment. 

Clinical Excellence

• Performs routine lab testing in hematology, blood bank, special chemistry, chemistry and microbiology departments following proper laboratory procedure and follow up of critical lab values.
• Other duties as assigned

Quality of Care

• Performs and verifies quality control and instrument maintenance and troubleshooting

Care Coordination

• Collect, receive and process laboratory samples and send outs following proper laboratory procedures

Employee Development

• Assists in teaching students and new employees principles and procedures of laboratory testing

Inventory/Supply Coordination

• Perform inventory management and other miscellaneous tasks as needed

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Associate degree and Degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science OR Qualify as Testing Personnel under Federal Register Sec 493.1489
• MLT-ASCP or CLA (non-regulatory)
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Must possess basic computer skills and knowledge using word processing, spreadsheet, email and web browser
• Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.