Laboratory Technician II – UI Health Care West Branch Family Medicine Clinic 50% (With Benefits)
About The Position
The University of Iowa Community Clinics is seeking a patient-centered Laboratory Technician II for the West Branch Family Medicine Clinic. The role is 50% (20 hours per week) and has a supportive laboratory focus, including phlebotomy and point-of-care testing. The employee may float to other clinical locations or specialties based on clinical need and hours. Under general supervision, the Laboratory Technician II performs phlebotomy, difficult venipuncture and technical procedures, and other clinical laboratory responsibilities while maintaining the laboratory area and equipment. The position works with clinical specimens, laboratory testing and equipment, quality control, supplies, and communication with clinicians and patients’ care teams. The position is located in West Branch, Iowa, with possible work at surrounding clinics. Hours are variable on Monday, Thursday, and Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.; Thursday hours end at 12:00 p.m. No on-call time, weekends, or holidays are required. The role includes the University of Iowa’s benefits package and free on-site parking.
Requirements
- Two years of related laboratory experience, including one year as a Laboratory Technician I or equivalent-level experience; OR Certified Laboratory Assistant (CLA) certification; OR a combination of related post-high-school education and experience totaling two years.
- Driver’s license and ability to meet University of Iowa Fleet Safety Standards.
- Availability to provide support to other clinical locations based on clinical need and hours.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Previous EPIC experience.
- Previous Family Medicine Clinic experience.
- Strong phlebotomy skills.
- Ability to demonstrate teamwork and autonomy in all aspects of the role.
- Previous phlebotomy experience.
- Previous immunization experience.
- Previous experience with laboratory audits.
- Previous experience handling and processing laboratory specimens.
Responsibilities
- Perform phlebotomy, including difficult venipuncture procedures.
- Perform routine laboratory testing, such as urinalysis and blood tests, on clinical biological specimens including blood and body fluids.
- Use the Laboratory Information System to accession specimens.
- Perform or direct data entry, labeling, and processing of laboratory specimens.
- Prepare specimens for transport to maintain specimen viability.
- Record laboratory testing results and report them in the Laboratory Information System and to clinicians in compliance with regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures.
- Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory equipment and instruments.
- Perform and review daily quality control as required for assigned testing and instrumentation.
- Clean and maintain a medium-sized laboratory area and its equipment; prepare inventory reports and perform simple equipment maintenance.
- Maintain laboratory supplies and equipment and order additional supplies.
- Distribute incoming freight, laboratory supplies, environmental samples, or biological specimens, and pack outgoing sample or specimen containers.
- Seek assistance from the Laboratory Technical Consultant when complex equipment or technical issues arise and inform them of significant laboratory variances.
- Respond to or direct responses to telephone inquiries regarding laboratory specimens.
- Investigate and resolve laboratory questions with minimum guidance.
- Provide support at other clinical locations based on clinical need and hours.
Benefits
- University of Iowa benefits package, including paid vacation and sick leave.
- Health, dental, life, and disability insurance options.
- Generous employer contributions to retirement plans.
- Free on-site parking.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
