Medical Laboratory Scientist - IRL

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

24d•Onsite

About The Position

The Iowa River Landing Pathology Department is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist. This role involves performing a variety of complex analytical laboratory tests on biological specimens such as blood, tissue, and body fluids. The Medical Laboratory Scientist will utilize professional judgment in performing quantitative and qualitative clinical laboratory analysis, provide technical expertise for disease diagnosis, prevention, and treatment, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. The position is 100% effort, with a schedule of 40 hours per week, typically between 12:30 pm - 9:00 pm, Monday - Thursday, and 9:30 am - 6:00 pm Friday, with rotating Saturday and on-call coverage. The starting salary is $54,000.

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 and provide information to health care providers 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 troubleshooting of 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 professionals (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.