Laboratory Technician III - Bone Marrow Laboratory

University of Iowa • Iowa City, IA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Pathology is seeking a Laboratory Technician III to carry out a range of complex laboratory procedures requiring critical judgment and problem-solving skills. Assists allied health professionals at the patient's bedside during bone marrow procurement, ensuring specimens are properly prepared for laboratory analysis. Performs various laboratory tasks, including specimen receiving, processing, sample storage, archiving, data entry of patient information and lab orders, handling telephone inquiries, and resolving related issues. Maintains laboratory equipment and ensures efficient supply distribution. This position is 100%25 time, Monday-Friday, 0800-1630.
The Department of Pathology is part of UI Health Care, a comprehensive health sciences center that serves Iowa and the region, as well as patients referred from the United States and overseas. The Clinical Laboratories are well recognized for providing outstanding and comprehensive care to the patients we serve. The breadth and depth of services provided are amongst the best in the country. The educational programs that the department participates in includes medical students, clinical laboratory scientists as well as biomedical scientists. To learn more: https://medicine.uiowa.edu/pathology/about-us

Requirements

• Three years of laboratory experience including one year as a Laboratory Technician II or equivalent level experience, or
• Certification as a Certified Laboratory Assistant (CLA) and one year of laboratory experience, or
• Any combination of related post high school education and experience which totals three years, or
• Two years of technical schooling required for certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician.
• High school diploma or equivalent (required to meet CAP and CLIA regulations).

Nice To Haves

• High volume public contact experience
• MLA(ASCP) certified or eligible.
• Direct patient care experience.
• Excellent customer service, communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs pre-analytical work as assigned in bone marrow lab.
• Receives bone marrow specimens into the lab and places appropriate orders related to clinical history.
• Assists with bone marrow collection following standard operating procedures.
• Performs end of day transfer of tissue samples.
• Performs post-analytic duties.
• Maintains laboratory equipment and ensures efficient supply distribution.
• Handles telephone inquiries, and resolving related issues.
• Data entry of patient information and lab orders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED