Lab Assistant Lead

Job Overview

Overview

Shift: Full-time, 1st shift 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday, for 80 hours per pay period. There is no regular scheduled weekend rotation, but will need to fill in as needed.

The Laboratory Assistant III plays an important role in the lab. The LA III is the face of the lab interacting with patient and healthcare personnel. Primary responsibilities include training of students and new team members on all aspects of the position in addition to being a lead for the department by prioritizing and directing the work as needed to ensure best patient care. Responsibilities also include processing laboratory specimens for testing, evaluating specimen acceptability, patient registration, specimen collections, complex troubleshooting and customer service. Duties vary by location but may include phlebotomy, waived and moderate laboratory testing, microbiology setups.

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

• Primary responsibility for sample receiving, processing and delivery of specimens to testing areas.
• Prepares reference laboratory specimens to assure specimen handling and shipping requirements are met.
• Registers, orders, and accessions specimens utilizing the laboratory and hospital information systems.
• Assists with and often leads orientation to all employees and students.
• Develops, maintains, and updates training and competency programs as necessary to ensure quality and to maintain accreditation.
• Correctly performs and documents testing, troubleshooting, quality control and maintenance on testing.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Associate degree in a laboratory science (chemical or biological science) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution, or equivalent laboratory training and experience meeting the requirements defined in CLIA regulation 42 CFR 493 is preferred.

Experience:

• 1 or more years of previous experience in a clinical laboratory.

Certification/License:

• Certified as a Phlebotomy Technician, ASCP-certified Medical Laboratory Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant is preferred.