University of Iowa-posted about 2 months ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Onsite • Iowa City, IA
5,001-10,000 employees

Ensures the smooth, efficient operation of a clinical laboratory unit or shift. Performs clinical laboratory analyses on biological specimens to provide information used in the diagnosis, prevention or treatment of disease. Many of these procedures involve numerous highly complex tests and techniques that require the use of professional judgment. This position will have responsibility for leading other laboratory professionals and continuously interacting and consulting with section management and other allied health care professionals.

  • Perform laboratory processes including quantitative and qualitative analyses on clinical specimens.
  • Serve as the technical expert for patient test result interpretation, specific tasks, work processes and procedures performed in a unit/shift.
  • Communicate and disseminate general information and policy or procedure changes to unit/shift personnel.
  • Plan, prioritize and direct work activities in the designated unit/shift to ensure smooth and efficient operation.
  • Assist with interviewing and selecting new staff. Provide leadership for North Liberty laboratory and phlebotomy staff.
  • Participate in the review, revision and implementation of standard operating procedures.
  • Investigate and resolve problems concerning patient testing and procedures. Monitor equipment performance, diagnose instrument problems/malfunctions and make repairs or initiate service requests.
  • Provide direct supervision of assigned personnel. Participate in conducting performance appraisals and the formal progressive disciplinary process as necessary.
  • Monitor quality control, quality assurance and proficiency testing; implement corrective actions for effective testing. Maintain knowledge of applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements.
  • Assist in developing the strategic goals and objectives for the laboratory.
  • Develop, implement and evaluate training and competency programs for unit/shift.
  • Collaborate with other UI Health Care departmental committees, vendors and external health care professionals.
  • Participate in inventory and supply management.
  • Process employee time records according to university guidelines.
  • Perform additional tasks as may be assigned by Manager.
  • A Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, biological, clinical laboratory science or medical technology program from an accredited college/university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
  • 1 – 3 years clinical laboratory experience within the past five (5) years is required.
  • 1 – 3 years of experience with high complexity testing is required for any position that will oversee a unit which performs high complexity testing.
  • Certification as Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), or specialist certification in appropriate laboratory discipline from American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) is required.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
  • Must be proficient in computer software applications.
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities and skills shown by successfully leading teams/groups in projects, work assignments, policy updates, etc. is required.
  • Experience in a laboratory overseeing or performing moderate and/or high complexity testing in blood banking, chemistry, hematology, and microbiology is highly desired.
  • Ability to interpret results of immunohematology testing and determine appropriate blood components for transfusion is highly desired.
  • Experience in a Tissue Bank is desired.
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