UnityPoint Health·Sioux City, Iowa
Performs clinical tests and procedures across various laboratory sections while maintaining strict quality control and regulatory standards. Responsibilities include equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and providing operational training to coworkers.
Overview Unity Point St. Luke's- Downtown Nights 1900-0530, 4-10hr shifts Rotating weekends and holidays Performs clinical tests and procedures in one or more functional sections of the laboratory. Maintains records of performance as defined by the Laboratory’s administrative and sectional standard operating procedures. Performs and records QC on Equipment as trained. Be aware of and follow CAP, CLIA, HIPAA, and DNV guidelines and standards. Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 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 focused on 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, health and vision 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. Join our team of experts and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Interprets quality control results and instrument function Completes scheduled preventive maintenance duties Provides assistance and guidance involving repairs, validations, and function checks Organizes, prioritizes, executes and interprets workload. Actively assists coworkers with interpretations and troubleshooting and possible follow-up corrective action Participates in quality assurance (QA). Attends and participates in QA laboratory meetings as requested. Resource management: Assists and monitors necessary supplies and kit availability for patient testing. Responsible for following manufacturer’s recommended instructions for utilizing testing material and kits. Assists with reagent orders from vendors. Technical and teaching assistance: Provides operational training for coworkers involving manual, automated, and organizational skills for patient testing. Provides knowledge acquired thru experience and training to assist new hires and current coworkers Be available and help Phlebotomy services draw blood from patients in the Out-Patient area located in the laboratory.
Education: Graduate of an accredited MLT Program required. MLT Degree or Certification preferred.
Requires graduation from an accredited MLT program, with a degree or certification preferred. Preference is given to candidates with one year of hospital clinical experience and ASCP certification.
Market context
Medical Laboratory Technician roles in Iowa are often competitive because employers commonly prefer candidates with accredited MLT training, ASCP certification, and some hospital clinical experience. Demand is typically tied to steady needs in hospitals and clinical labs, where accuracy, speed, and familiarity with routine testing matter. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then tailor your application to highlight lab coursework, clinical rotations, and any hands-on hospital experience.
