Lab Support Tech

UnityPoint Health- Fort Dodge

Hours vary as needed

**NO CERTIFICATION OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED**

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. 

Specimen Processing

Registers, orders and accessions specimens utilizing the laboratory and hospital information systems by entering and/or verifying patient information.  Matches requested tests to Laboratory-offered tests.  Follows all UnityPoint Health policies regarding Medicare and Coding compliance.  Prioritizes specimens and relays special requests, and all additional information.

Specimen Collection

Collects and processes specimens by performing phlebotomy collection, labeling, centrifuging, organizing by Laboratory section(s), aliquoting, and storing.   Prepares specimens for transport according to Department of Transportation (DOT) and International Air Transport Association (IATA) regulations.

Critical Thinking

Assesses specimen acceptability for specimen type, volume, time past collection, duplication, and appropriate collection guidelines; and appropriately cancels accessions due to misordering, unacceptable specimens, uncollected work, or by request of other healthcare employees.

Communication

Provides information concerning specimen collection, patient results, interface ordering, normal values, Laboratory operation, and phlebotomy; and monitors interface orders to ensure specimen collection.

Training

Instructs, trains, and evaluates students and new employees.

Education:

High school graduate or equivalent. Training as a unit clerk, medical assistant, medical secretary, or phlebotomist is preferred.  Coursework in biology and/or chemistry is considered. Previous employment in a medical setting, in computer operations, and/or with telephone demands is preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

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