Lead Medical Technologist-Microbiology
Company: UnityPoint Health
Location: Sioux City
Posted on: May 5, 2025
Job Description:
- Area of Interest: Laboratory
- Sign On Bonus: $5,000
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
- Department: Laboratory
- Shift: 0700-1530; every third weekend
- Job ID: 164934OverviewUnityPoint-St Luke's HospitalFull-Time
Days7am-3:30pm and every third wknd $5,000 Sign On Bonus to
Qualified Applicants! Responsible for specimen processes,
performance, and analysis of laboratory specimens. Demonstrates
expertise and responsibility for daily workload. Coordinates the
oversight of the laboratory inspections for the College of American
Pathologists, DNV, OSHA, and State of Iowa accreditation processes.
Responsible for implementation, validation, and approval of new
equipment, new procedures, and instrumentation for the Medical
Laboratory Department; Coordinates the Safety Officer duties as
well as the supplies and reagent orders with UPH Supply departments
and vendorsWhy UnityPoint Health?At UnityPoint Health, you matter.
We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 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 that align with 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 and health 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. Find a
fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint
Health.ResponsibilitiesPatient Care:
Completes daily workload and patient
testing in the laboratory. Promptly troubleshoots any equipment
malfunctions and problems.Utilizes critical thinking in making
independent judgments, and maintains responsibility and
accountability for the knowledge of conditions of any test or
instrument, and equipment recalls from the FDA or the
vendor.Identifies and coordinates the requirements for the
preventative and required maintenance for all laboratory equipment
and instruments in the Medical Laboratory Department related but
not limited to CAP Requirements, DNV Requirements, OSHA
requirements, and State of Iowa requirements.Provides continuing
education and procedural changes/updates for staff and medical
technology students.Technical Coordination:
- Coordinates and completes documentation to assure the Medical
Laboratory is inspection ready at all times. Maintains and reviews
the current department policy and procedures for accuracy and
required changes according to the instrument/reagent vendor
instructions.Responsible for the Laboratory Safety Officer
assignments, including the location and completed of action plans
for Eye Wash and Shower checks, SDS updates, and maintenance
records for all equipment currently assigned with the BioMedical
Department.Collaborates with the Lawson requestors, UPH Supply
Department, vendors, and the Technical Lab Manager to develop a
process for an organized and cost effective supply ordering
process. Represents the Medical Laboratory on any UPH initiatives
including being a member of any Value Analysis Team Council or work
group.Department Support:
Ensures all vendors and service
personnel are registered in Rep Tracks per policy.Responds to any
RL or complaint that results by instrument malfunction or
inaccurate Q Responds to any RL or complaint that results by
instrument malfunction or inaccurate QA processes.Collaborates with
the Laboratory IT team to ensure the interfaces for testing are set
up, tested, and approved prior to a go live with any instrument or
equipment.Coordinates the analysis of costs and billing charges
associated with patient testing, either current or annual review of
charges, with the Laboratory Technical and Outreach Managers and
Laboratory Director.Qualifications
- Baccalaureate degree with major in medical technology or
related science.
- 3-5 years as a working MT in a Medical Laboratory
- Certification as a MT (ASCP) or the National Certification
Agency.
- Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for
work-related reasons.
- Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.
- Multicultural sensitivity.
- Microsoft Office - basic computer skills.
- Customer/patient focused.
- Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making
collaborative decisions.
- Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential
functions of the position.
- Work may occasionally require travel to other UPH facilities.
May drive a UPH vehicle, rental or own vehicle.
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