Laboratory Technician II - River Crossing Family Medicine Clinic 85%
About The Position
The University of Iowa Community Clinics is seeking a patient-centered Laboratory Technician II (85% - 34 hours per week) to work with the UICC River Crossing Family Medicine Clinic. This position will provide phlebotomy support and perform point-of-care testing. The role may also involve floating to other clinical locations based on clinical need. Iowa Healthcare has a long-standing commitment to patient health and wellness, offering comprehensive care services. This position includes the University of Iowa's full benefits package, with generous employer contributions to retirement plans, paid vacation, and sick leave, along with 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 Any combination of related post high school education and experience which totals two years.
- Driver's License and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standards.
- Availability to provide support to other clinical locations based on clinical need/hours.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
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 lab audits
- Previous experience handling and processing lab specimens
Responsibilities
- Performs phlebotomy.
- Performs routine laboratory testing (urinalysis, blood tests, etc.) on clinical biological specimens such as blood and body fluids.
- Uses the Laboratory Information System to accession specimens.
- Performs, or may direct performance of, data entry, labeling and processing of laboratory specimens.
- Prepares specimens for transport to maintain specimen viability.
- Records results of laboratory testing and reports results in the Laboratory Information System and to clinicians in compliance with regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures.
- Operates, calibrates and maintains laboratory equipment and instruments.
- Performs records and reviews daily quality control as required for assigned testing/instrumentation.
- Cleans and maintains a medium-sized laboratory area and equipment therein, makes inventory reports and performs simple maintenance on laboratory equipment.
- Maintains supplies and equipment in medium sized laboratory area and orders additional supplies.
- Distributes incoming freight, laboratory supplies, environmental samples or biological specimens, and packs outgoing sample or specimen containers.
- Seeks assistance from the Laboratory Technical Consultant when complex equipment or technical issues arise.
- Informs the Laboratory Technical Consultant of significant laboratory variances.
- Responds to, or may direct response to, telephone inquiries regarding laboratory specimens.
- Investigates and resolves laboratory questions with minimum guidance.
Benefits
- Generous employer contributions into retirement plans
- Paid vacation
- Sick leave
- Health, dental, life and disability insurance options
- Free on-site parking
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
