Medical Lab Technician 1st Shift - North Liberty Hospital
About The Position
The Department of Pathology at Medical Center North Liberty is seeking a Medical Lab Technician to perform moderately and highly complex clinical laboratory testing and analysis on biological specimens. The results provide information used in the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of disease. The work involves detailed procedures and techniques requiring professional judgment. The position is 100% time, with hours Monday through Friday, 0800–1630. Holiday coverage rotates; weekend coverage, occasional shift extensions, and second- or third-shift coverage may be needed. Qualified candidates may be eligible for a $5,000 sign-on incentive based on years of experience; current University of Iowa employees are not eligible. The technician performs quantitative and qualitative analysis on clinical and research specimens, including blood, tissue, and body fluids, and provides healthcare providers with information about test methods and interpretation. The role also supports Medical Laboratory Scientists, investigates quality assurance issues, maintains and troubleshoots equipment, assists with supply and reagent evaluation, and helps ensure compliance with applicable laboratory regulations and accreditation requirements. Applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark both as required in their application. Successful candidates must disclose conviction history and undergo criminal background and credential/education verification checks.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, biological, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology program from an accredited institution; or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) certification or eligibility through ASCP or NCA; or successful completion of an official U.S. military medical laboratory procedures training course of at least 50 weeks and service in the Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician) enlisted occupational specialty.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- ASCP or NCA certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) is highly desirable.
- Previous experience performing moderate- and/or high-complexity laboratory testing in blood banking, chemistry, hematology, and/or microbiology is highly desired; program training experience may qualify.
Responsibilities
- Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis across all testing complexity levels on clinical and research specimens, including blood, tissue, and body fluids.
- Provide healthcare providers with information about test methodology and interpretation.
- Evaluate test results and support Medical Laboratory Scientists (MLS).
- Investigate quality assurance issues involving patient samples and recommend corrective action.
- Calibrate, routinely maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation; seek technical direction from an MLS for specific instrumentation problems.
- Assist with reagent comparisons, evaluate results, and recommend changes to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
- Participate in equipment evaluation and recommend products for acquisition.
- Maintain inventory and order supplies as needed.
- Comply with applicable laboratory regulatory and accreditation requirements.
- Perform, record, and review daily quality control for assigned testing; document and report variances.
- Participate in the section’s Quality Assurance program.
- Identify improvement opportunities and recommend resolutions to identified problems or errors.
- May assist with writing and revising laboratory procedures according to NCCLS guidelines.
- Assist professionally with bench training for the Clinical Lab Sciences Training Program within the section.
- Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and the public.
Benefits
- Qualified candidates may be eligible for a $5,000 sign-on incentive based on years of experience; current University of Iowa employees are not eligible.
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