Medical Laboratory Scientist - IRL

University of Iowa • Iowa City, IA

58d • Onsite

About The Position

The Iowa River Landing Pathology Department, a multi specialty UI HealthCare medical building in Coralville, Iowa, is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist. Working alongside a team of Medical Lab Technicians/Scientists, this role utilizes a variety of procedures involving highly complex analytical lab test methodology and techniques, performing quantitative and qualitative clinical laboratory analysis on biological specimens such as blood, tissue and body fluids. This role will utilize a variety of procedures, many involving numerous highly complex tests and techniques that require the use of professional judgment. Provide technical expertise and information used to diagnose, prevent or treat disease. University of Iowa Health Care -recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States-is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives. University of Iowa Health Care-Iowa River Landing offers the world-class, academic-level medicine you expect from UI Health Care in a convenient medical office building that makes visiting the doctor a pleasant experience. Our pledge at UI Health Care-Iowa River Landing is that our patients will receive the best possible care in a friendly, compassionate, efficient way.

Requirements

• 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 Pathologists (ASCP) or certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) from Health Education and Welfare (HEW) is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• MLS Certification was formally known and equivalent to Medical Technologist accredited from American Society for Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or National Credentialing Agency (NCA).

Nice To Haves

• 6 months - 1 year Hematology Differential reading.
• 6 months - 1 year experience with quality control analysis and troubleshooting.
• 1 - 3 years as a generalist with core competency in Chemistry, Urinalysis, and Hematology; demonstrated proficiency within the past 5 years performing microscopic examination on patient specimens.
• Previous experience in Phlebotomy is highly desirable
• Experience with Cobas Analyzers troubleshooting and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform highly complex quantitative and qualitative analysis on chemical, hematological, microbiological or immunology clinical and research specimens.
• Provide technical direction and oversight on all levels of testing complexity and analysis on biological specimens such as blood, tissue/organs and body fluids.
• Conduct comprehensive evaluation of laboratory test results. Provide information to health care provider regarding test methodology and interpretation.
• Provide technical assistance and training to staff on interpretation of quality assurance issues.
• Provide mentoring and oversight to staff when investigating and initiating corrective action for quality assurance issues involving patient samples.
• Perform statistical analysis of quality control data associated with assigned laboratory testing and initiate corrective action based on statistical results.
• Report and document variances according to regulatory agency guidelines.
• Responsible for the operation, calibration, maintenance and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation. Participate in evaluation of equipment and recommend product for acquisition.
• Evaluate reagent comparisons and results and recommend changes to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Assure compliance with applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements of the laboratory section (JCAHO, CAP, FDA, AABB).
• Write and revise laboratory procedures according to NCLLS guidelines.
• Train and instruct new staff members and other health care professional (residents, medical students, etc.) on test techniques, development and test interpretation.
• Provide performance management feedback and may provide input into performance evaluations.
• Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the public.

Benefits

• Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees