Laboratory Technical Associate-Main Laboratory
UnityPoint Health
- Location
- Onsite (Waterloo, IA)
- Level
- Entry Level
About the role
UnityPoint Health seeks a Laboratory Technical Associate to assist with sample collection, processing, and instrumentation maintenance in the Main Laboratory. This role supports clinical operations by managing inventory, data entry, and basic lab duties to ensure efficient healthcare delivery.
Skills
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- 401k matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
- Pet insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Adoption assistance
Perks
- Daily pay
- Employee recognition program
Full job details
Overview
Laboratory Technical Associate – Main Lab
UnityPoint Health - Allen
Available shifts: 4AM-12:30PM/4:45AM-1:15OM or 11:00 AM-7:30 PM/12:30 PM – 9PM
The Lab Technical Associate position assists technical staff in the laboratory in their daily functions. Duties include collection and processing of lab samples, running and minor maintenance of basic instrumentation, data entry into the Laboratory Information System, inventory control and basic office duties.
The Lab Technical Associate-Main Laboratory performs these functions primarily in the Main Laboratory.
Qualifies as Testing Personnel under Federal Register Sec 493.15, 493.20 & 493.1423 for waived and moderate complexity testing.
Why 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.
Responsibilities
- Collects and processes samples for the laboratory including blood, urine, cultures (limited) and sendouts.
- Runs and maintains basic lab instrumentation and testing
- Assists technologists with duties including but not limited to stocking supplies, washing laboratory dishes, inventory management & follow up on reports
- Answers incoming phone calls
- Registers and looks up orders for samples in the Hospital Information System, enters data and orders samples into Laboratory Information system
Qualifications
Education:
- High school education or equivalent
Licensure/Certification:
- Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
Experience:
- 6 months experience in a clinical laboratory
Other:
- Must be able to read, write and speak English
- Must possess basic computer skills and knowledge using word processing, spreadsheet, email and web browser