UnityPoint Health·Waterloo, Iowa
The role involves performing routine clinic laboratory tests, analyses, and specimen processing while ensuring quality control. Additionally, the technician is responsible for maintaining laboratory equipment and managing inventory.
Overview Clinic Laboratory Technician - Certified UnityPoint Health - Allen Shift: Full-time; 930AM – 6PM, 1030AM-7PM, 11AM-730PM; no weekends or holidays Benefits Eligible The Certified Clinic Laboratory Technician position is responsible for performing laboratory tests and analyses, specimen collection and processing, quality control and regular maintenance of laboratory equipment in the clinic laboratory.
Qualifies as testing personnel under Federal Register 493.1489 Why UnityPoint Health?
At UnityPoint Health, you matter.
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Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more.
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Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
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Performs routine clinic lab testing following proper laboratory procedure and follow up of critical lab values Performs and verifies quality control and instrument maintenance and troubleshooting Collect, receive, and process laboratory samples and send outs following proper laboratory procedures Perform inventory management and other miscellaneous tasks as needed
Education: Associate degree in lab science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution or Qualify as Testing Personnel under Federal Register Sec 493.1489 Licensure/Certification: Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons. MLT, CLA, MLS or MT-ASCP (non regulatory) Experience: 1 year experience in a clinical lab preferred Other: Excellent verbal and written communication skills Basic computer skills
Candidates should possess an associate degree in lab science or medical laboratory technology and a valid driver's license. Certification such as MLT, CLA, MLS, or MT-ASCP is required, with one year of clinical lab experience preferred.
Market context
In Iowa, clinic laboratory technician-certified roles are typically tied to steady outpatient and diagnostic testing demand, especially in settings that need reliable specimen processing and routine lab support. These positions are competitive because employers often want an associate degree, a valid driver’s license, and certification such as MLT, CLA, MLS, or MT-ASCP, with clinical lab experience preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification details and highlight any hands-on lab experience in your application.
