Clinic Laboratory Technician - Family Medicine
Listed on 2026-01-27
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Healthcare
Medical Assistant
Overview
UnityPoint Clinic is hiring a Clinic Laboratory Technician for the Family Medicine – Medical District. This is a full‑time, 1.0 FTE position that operates Mondays to Fridays from 8:30 AM to 5:15 PM, with a 45‑minute lunch break. The role supports primary health care services and patient care management in a busy laboratory setting.
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 for several years in a row, reflecting our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits that align with your needs at every life stage. Highlights include:
- Paid time off, parental leave, and 401(k) matching.
- Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long‑term disability, and even pet insurance.
- Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement, and adoption assistance.
We champion a culture of belonging where every member feels valued and respected. Equipping you with support and development opportunities is vital for delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Responsibilities Patient Care- Assist in the delivery of primary health care services and patient care management.
- Demonstrate competence by participating in competency reviews and proficiency testing.
- Collect and prepare blood samples using a consistent patient‑labeling system for routine laboratory procedures.
- Ensure reliability and safety of blood products through appropriate collection and processing procedures.
- Communicate results promptly to appropriate health care personnel.
- Apply policies and procedures from the Procedure Manual, Lab Manual, Safety Manual, CLIA, CAP, and COLA.
- Assume responsibility for the quality and quantity of service delivered.
- Perform phlebotomy duties and assist others with difficult phlebotomy situations.
- Interact with patients, families, visitors, and staff positively.
- Assist providers and clinical staff with basic vital information for patient preparation.
- Provide appropriate and timely documentation in the patient’s electronic health record.
- Perform and document quality control, instrument and general maintenance, troubleshooting, and proficiency testing as required by CLIA.
- Provide information to regulatory agencies (e.g., health department).
- Facilitate relationships between providers and ancillary services.
- Show knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors and reporting concerns.
- Understand inpatient and outpatient specialty procedures and comply with precertification requirements.
- Understand anatomical implications for clinic specialty services and the impact of co‑morbidities.
- Interpret testing values and take appropriate next steps within scope and licensure.
- High School graduate.
- Previous phlebotomy experience or certification preferred.
- Valid driver's license for work‑related driving.
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