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UnityPoint Health · 1 day ago

Laboratory Scientist Non Certified

Waterloo, IA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

UnityPoint Health is a recognized healthcare provider committed to valuing its team members. The Laboratory Scientist, Non-Certified position is responsible for performing laboratory tests and analyses, collecting and processing patient specimens, and ensuring quality control in the laboratory.

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Responsibilities

Performs waived and moderate complexity lab testing following proper laboratory procedure and follow up of critical lab values

Works to support testing in the department areas of chemistry, hematology, specimen collection and processing and other department areas as defined by complexity of testing

Works closely with Certified Laboratory techs (MLS/MLT/MT) with lab procedures, testing and training

Assists with training of new staff into proper laboratory procedures and processes

Performs and verifies quality control and instrument maintenance and troubleshooting

Understands quality in laboratory testing

Follows lab regulatory requirements for CLIA, CAP and Joint Commission

Collects, receives and process laboratory samples and send outs following proper laboratory procedures. Includes training in phlebotomy (blood draws)

Registers, orders and documents patient lab orders in the LIS and HIS computer systems

Perform inventory management and other miscellaneous tasks as needed