Medical Laboratory Technician
Overview
Join the Laboratory team at Grundy County Memorial Hospital and play an essential role in delivering accurate, timely results that support exceptional patient care. As a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), you'll perform a variety of laboratory tests, analyze patient specimens, and work alongside a collaborative team committed to quality, precision, and service excellence. Someone who enjoys a fast-paced healthcare environment, values teamwork, and is eager to continue building their laboratory knowledge and skills while making a meaningful impact on patients and the care team.
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.
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. We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform waived and moderate complexity laboratory testing following established procedures
- Collect, receive, process, and prepare patient specimens, including phlebotomy as needed
- Support testing across multiple laboratory areas, including chemistry, hematology, and specimen processing
- Work collaboratively with certified laboratory professionals to ensure accurate, timely results
- Perform quality control, routine instrument maintenance, and basic troubleshooting
- Accurately document patient information and laboratory orders within electronic systems
- Follow laboratory safety standards and regulatory requirements to maintain quality and compliance
- Assist with training new team members and supporting departmental workflows
- Help maintain laboratory supplies and inventory to support daily operations
Qualifications
- Education: Associate's degree as a Medical Laboratory Technician
- Experience: Previous experience in a clinical laboratory
- License(s)/Certification(s): Certification (or ability to obtain certification within 6 months of hire) by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or equivalent
Benefits
- Paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching, and an employee recognition program
- Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability
- Pet insurance
- Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay
- Tuition reimbursement
- Adoption assistance
Pay
Sign-On Bonus: $5,000
Schedule
Full Time | Weekend Package | Friday, Saturday & Sunday | 6:00 AM–6:00 PM | Every 5th Weekend Off