UnityPoint Health-Marshalltown

Full-time; 12:00p-8:30p; Rotating Weekend and Holidays

Sign-On Bonus: $1500 paid over 6 months

The Lab Technical Associate(LTA) position assists technical staff in the laboratory in their daily functions.  Duties include collection and processing of all lab samples, running and minor maintenance of basic instrumentation, data entry into the Laboratory Information System, inventory control and basic office duties. 

The Lab Technical Associate, under the direction of the Lab Supervisor, is responsible for collection of blood samples through phlebotomy techniques, including vacutainer, syringe, winged infusion set and capillary collections.  All LTA’s are expected to assist with collections from outpatients, inpatients as well as nursing home patients and any other patient types supported by UnityPoint Health.

LTA’s also assist in the collection of other specimens such as urines for analysis and urines for drug screens.

LTA’s should possess good clerical and computer skills to support the Laboratory department.

Why UnityPoint Health?

• 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 like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance 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.

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• Collects and processes samples for the laboratory including blood, urine, cultures (limited) and sendouts.
• Runs and maintains basic instrumentation
• Other duties as assigned
• Assists technologists with duties including but not limited to stocking supplies, washing laboratory dishes, inventory management & follow up on reports
• Answers incoming phone calls
• Registers and looks up orders for samples in the Hospital Information System, enters data and orders samples into Laboratory Information system

High school education or equivalent

6 months experience in a clinical laboratory

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

Must be able to read, write and speak English

Must possess basic computer skills and knowledge using word processing, spreadsheet, email and web browser