Laboratory Technician II – UI Health Care West Branch Family Medicine Clinic 50%25 (With Benefits)

University of Iowa•West Branch, IA

2d•Onsite

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% time (20 hours per week) and provides laboratory support, including phlebotomy and point-of-care testing. The position 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 related clinical laboratory responsibilities while maintaining the laboratory area and equipment. The role involves routine testing of clinical specimens, specimen processing and transport, laboratory information system documentation, equipment and quality-control tasks, and support for laboratory supplies and operations. The University of Iowa Health Care is a comprehensive academic medical center and regional referral center. The University describes its mission as “Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.” Its WE CARE core values are Welcoming, Excellence, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Empowerment. The regular salaried position is based in West Branch, Iowa, with possible work at surrounding clinics based on clinical need and hours. Work hours vary Monday, Thursday, and Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.; Thursday hours end at noon. No on-call time, weekends, or holidays are required. Applicants must submit a resume addressing how they meet the required and desired qualifications. Successful candidates must disclose conviction history and undergo a criminal background check. The position is not eligible for University employment-authorization sponsorship. The department intends to hire one candidate across this role and the listed Licensed Practical Nurse or Medical Assistant II openings, based on candidate qualifications.

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.
A driver's license and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standards.
Availability to provide support at 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 and difficult venipuncture procedures.
Perform routine laboratory testing, including urinalysis and blood tests, on clinical biological specimens such as blood and body fluids.
Use the Laboratory Information System to accession specimens and perform or direct data entry, labeling, and specimen processing.
Prepare specimens for transport while maintaining specimen viability.
Record laboratory test 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 the laboratory area and equipment, make 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 for complex equipment or technical issues and report significant laboratory variances.
Respond to or direct responses to telephone inquiries about laboratory specimens, and investigate and resolve laboratory questions with minimal guidance.
Provide laboratory support, including phlebotomy and point-of-care testing, at the assigned clinic and potentially other clinical locations based on clinical need and hours.