Lab Technologist - Des Moines, United States - UnityPoint Health

Description

Overview

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Commitment to our Team - We've been named a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2023 by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
• Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
• Benefits - Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
• Development - We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
• Community Involvement - Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

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Responsibilities

The Laboratory Support Technician (LST) processes laboratory specimens for testing, evaluates specimen acceptability, enters patient and test information into the computer, and responds to requests for information from customers.

This position serves in the Laboratory's main communication and customer relations center. The employee monitors test requests in the order/entry system.

This position contributes directly to patient care by accurately and timely processing specimens and dispersing information both in and outside the Laboratory.

Qualifications


Education:
High school graduate or equivalent.

Training as a unit clerk, medical assistant, medical secretary, or phlebotomist is preferred. Coursework in biology and/or chemistry is considered.


Experience:
No experience is required.

Previous employment in a medical setting, in computer operations, and/or with telephone demands is preferred.


License(s)/Certification(s):
None


Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English.


Other:
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

• Area of Interest: Laboratory;
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0;
• Department: Laboratory- Luth;
• Shift: 5:00am - 1:30pm Monday-Friday, no weekends, rotating Holidays;
• Job ID: 147018;