Overview

Lab Shift Lead

UnityPoint Health - Allen 

Shift: Full-time; 1100 AM -930 PM, 1230 PM -11 PM

Benefits Eligible 

Potential sign on bonus for external new hires: $5,000 paid out over 1 year 

The Lab Shift Lead is a certified MLS, MT or MLT that functions as a lab generalist, working in all laboratory departments.  They guide the work of the second and third shift technical staff, phlebotomists, and support staff within the laboratory.  They have general understanding and training in all laboratory departments and help to guide patient lab testing, QC, lab safety and quality on the second and third shifts.  Primary hours are scheduled in the late PM to ensure staff has a lead onsite for guidance over a portion of second and third shifts.

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

• Performs daily department area work including collecting, running and processing of laboratory specimens
• Serves as shift lead for technical and other lab staff support
• Liaison for laboratory shift work communication to lab Section Leads and Management
• Performs lab QC and maintenance
• Assists with lab inventory
• Trains new staff
• Provides customer service to providers and others
• Works with Supervisor-Technical to maintain safety items for Joint Commission, CAP and OSHA
• Assists with workflow reviews for second and third shifts

Qualifications

Education:

• Associate degree in lab science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution

or

• Qualify as Testing Personnel under Federal Register Sec 493.1489

Licensure/Certification:

• MLT, CLA, MLS or MT-ASCP (non regulatory)
• Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.

Experience:

• 1 year laboratory technical experience

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