Laboratory Technician II - Core Laboratory 2nd Shift

UIOWA • Iowa City, IA

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About The Position

The Department of Pathology is seeking a Laboratory Technician II to support daily resource allocation and coordinate activities for smooth laboratory operations. The role includes specimen receiving and processing, sample storage and archiving, entering patient information and laboratory orders, responding to telephone inquiries, resolving related issues, maintaining laboratory equipment, and distributing supplies. The position also provides functional supervision of shift personnel and performs phlebotomy.

This is a 100% time, second-shift position with either five 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, from 1500 to 2330, or four 10-hour shifts on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, from 1300 to 2330. Rotating holidays and potential on-call work are included. The Department of Pathology is part of UI Health Care, a comprehensive health sciences center whose clinical laboratories provide a broad range of services and support educational programs.

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.
• Meet CLIA 88 requirements and qualifications to perform waived testing (point-of-care testing).

Nice To Haves

• MLA(ASCP) certification or eligibility for certification.
• Experience with high-volume public contact.
• Experience performing waived testing, including releasing test results.
• Phlebotomy experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct the daily allocation of resources and coordinate activities to support laboratory operations.
• Communicate with external and internal laboratories and support staff to ensure quality service to clients.
• Perform or direct routine preventative maintenance and assigned cleaning of laboratory equipment.
• Perform phlebotomy.
• Receive and process specimens; store and archive samples.
• Enter patient information and laboratory orders, respond to telephone inquiries, and resolve related problems.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and distribute supplies.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed