Laboratory Technician II - Core Laboratory 2nd Shift

UIOWA • Iowa City, IA

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About The Position

The Department of Pathology seeks a Laboratory Technician II to support daily resource allocation and coordination of activities for smooth laboratory operations. The role performs laboratory tasks involving specimen receipt and processing, sample storage and archiving, patient and laboratory-order data entry, telephone inquiries, and related problem resolution. The technician maintains laboratory equipment, distributes supplies, and provides functional supervision of shift personnel.

The position is 100% time on second shift. The schedule is 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. Duties also include phlebotomy and other duties or special projects as assigned.

The Department of Pathology is part of UI Health Care, a comprehensive health sciences center serving Iowa and the region, as well as patients referred from elsewhere in the United States and overseas. Its Clinical Laboratories provide comprehensive patient care and participate in educational programs for medical students, clinical laboratory scientists, and biomedical scientists.

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).
• Upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a “Relevant File” to be considered for an interview.
• Successful candidates must self-disclose any criminal conviction history and undergo criminal background and credential/education verification.
• The position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Direct the daily allocation of resources and coordinate activities for the shift.
• Support quality service to clients through communication with external and internal laboratories and support staff.
• Perform or direct routine preventative maintenance and cleaning of laboratory equipment as assigned.
• Perform phlebotomy.
• Perform specimen receiving, processing, storage, and archiving tasks.
• 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