UnityPoint Health · 2 hours ago
Laboratory Scientist - Non- Credentialed (Full Time)
Cedar Rapids, IA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelUnityPoint Health is a healthcare organization committed to providing exceptional care and support to its team members. They are seeking a Laboratory Scientist who will interact with patients and nursing personnel, supporting various laboratory workflows including preanalytic, analytic, and post-analytic processes.
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Responsibilities
Greets everyone with a pleasant and professional manner, using patient experience best practice guidelines (AIDET, 5/10 Rule and No-Point, etc)
Identifies patients and samples using two patient identifiers, always labeling samples in the presence of the patient
May perform venous and capillary blood collections independently for patients of all ages within specified safety parameters, timelines and pace
Assists with sample transport, receiving, processing, aliqouting, accessioning and delivery of specimens to testing areas
Demonstrates knowledge of computer programs for patient identification, registration, registration work queues, order, and sample tracking
Utilizes supply items in a cost effective manner, recognizing when to reorder, and assisting with unpacking and/or restocking items
Achieves basic understanding of lab tests to answer patient questions in an easy to understand way
Performs CLIA waived and moderate complex testing in accordance with manufacturer specifications using good laboratory practice
Works closely with MT/MLS/MLT with lab procedures/tests/training
Works efficiently with the work flow and work load
Documents routine instrument maintenance
Troubleshoots and resolves instrument and equipment issues
Documents, reviews and writes technical procedures for department
Monitors technical practices to meet necessary standards, recommendations and requirements of voluntary and government agencies (CAP, TJC, CLIA)
Strong knowledge of computer systems used on analyzers, Sunquest and EPIC
Appropriate reporting protocols
Able to review reports for errors
Understanding of Quality Management system
Prioritizes work in the best interest of the patient, sharing the work with team members
Assists with training new employees and students, being helpful and supportive in their teaching
Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately
Attends department huddles, staff meetings and other required training
Checks emails regularly for huddle minutes and important communications relevant to assignment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution
College or post-graduate laboratory experience
Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English
Technical Aptitude- ability to learn new systems quickly
Medical Terminology
Basic laboratory skills
Accountability
Adaptability
Professionalism
Decision making skills
Planning and Organizing skills
Problem solving
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position
Benefits
Paid time off
Parental leave
401K matching
Employee recognition program
Dental and health insurance
Paid holidays
Short and long-term disability
Pet insurance
Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay
Tuition reimbursement
Adoption assistance
Company
UnityPoint Health
UnityPoint Health is an integrated health system that provide a full range of coordinated care to patients and families.
Founded in 1995
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.19MKey Investors
Baldrick's Foundation
2025-11-20Grant
2014-02-12Grant· $0.19M
Leadership Team
MarCia Ekworomadu
Vice President, Operations- Oncology Service Line
Carmen Kleinsmith
Chief Nursing Officer
Recent News
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