Medical Lab Technician or Scientist 3rd Shift 100%- Downtown Campus

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

44d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown (located at 500 E. Market Street, Iowa City, IA) Pathology Department is looking to hire for one position at either the Medical Lab Scientist, Pay Grade 6, or Medical Lab Technician, Pay Grade 4, based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please indicate in your cover letter the position you wish to be considered for or indicate both. We are seeking skilled, forward-thinking, and detail-oriented laboratory professionals to join our team. As part of the Downtown Campus Pathology team, you will work in a collaborative, high-impact environment, contributing to cutting-edge research, medical education, and the future of laboratory medicine. These procedures will utilize a variety of procedures, many involving numerous highly complex tests and techniques that require the use of professional judgment. Provides technical expertise and information used to diagnose, prevent, or treat disease. This position will assist University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown location. This is located at 500 E. Market Street, Iowa City, IA. This is a 194-bed hospital that became part of Iowa's only comprehensive academic health system on Jan. 31, 2024. BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY May perform all levels of testing complexity and analysis on biological specimens to provide information used in the diagnosis, prevention or treatment of disease. Utilize a variety of procedures that may involve numerous detailed tests and techniques that require the use of professional judgment.

Requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
A Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology program from an accredited institution
Some (6 months - 1 year) clinical laboratory experience, which may include program training experience is required.
Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or a categorical/specialist certification in the appropriate laboratory discipline from American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) from Health Education and Welfare (HEW) is required.

Nice To Haves

Certification from American Society for Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or National Credentialing Agency (NCA) as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis for all levels of testing complexity on laboratory clinical and research biological specimens such as blood, tissue and body fluids.
Provide information to health care provider regarding test methodology and interpretation. Evaluate test results and provide support to Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS).
Investigate quality assurance issues involving patient samples.
Recommend corrective action for quality assurance.
Calibrate, conduct routine maintenance and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation.
Seek technical direction from the MLS with specific instrumentation problems.
Assist in reagent comparisons, evaluate results and recommend changes to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
Participate in evaluation of equipment and recommend products for acquisition.
Maintain inventory and orders supplies as needed.
Comply with applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements of the laboratory section.
Perform, record and review daily quality control associated with assigned testing.
Document and report variances.
Participate in the Quality Assurance program within the section. Identify opportunities for improvement for improvement and make recommendations for resolution of identified problems/errors.
May assist with writing and revising laboratory procedures according to NCCLS guidelines.
Assist in a positive and professional manner with bench training for the Clinical Lab Sciences Training Program within the section.
Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the public