Clinic Laboratory Technician - Methodist Internal Medicine

Overview

UnityPoint Clinic

Clinic Lab Tech

Methodist Internal Medicine

Des Moines, IA

Monday-Friday 9AM-5:30PM

Full-time + benefits

As a Clinic Laboratory Technician, you play a vital role in delivering accurate, timely diagnostic information that supports exceptional patient care. Your expertise in specimen collection, laboratory testing, and attention to detail helps providers make informed clinical decisions while ensuring patients receive a positive, compassionate experience. Join our Methodist Internal Medicine team in Des Moines, where your contributions are an essential part of providing high-quality, patient-centered care. Phlebotemy experience is required!

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

• Perform phlebotomy and specimen processing using proper patient identification, labeling, and collection standards.
• Assist with complex phlebotomy situations and maintain professional patient and staff interactions.
• Obtain basic vital signs after completing required competency (no immunizations, medication dispensing, or procedure assistance).
• Accurately document clinical and laboratory information in the electronic health record.
• Conduct quality control, equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and proficiency testing as required.
• Apply knowledge of specialty procedures and test values to determine appropriate next steps within scope.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (required in complex CLIA labs).
• Phlebotomy experience or phlebotomy certification 
• Direct patient care or certification for MA, LPN, RN a plus!
• For positions within UnityPoint Clinic, team members may be required to work at or to float to other locations to support optimized staffing