Medical Laboratory Scientist - IRL

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

23d•Onsite

About The Position

The Iowa River Landing Pathology Department at UI Health Care is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to work with a team of Medical Lab Technicians and Scientists. The role performs complex quantitative and qualitative analyses of biological specimens, including blood, tissue, and body fluids, using laboratory procedures and techniques that require professional judgment. The position provides technical expertise and information used to diagnose, prevent, or treat disease. This is a regular salaried position at 100% effort (40 hours per week). The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 12:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m., and Friday, 9:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m., with rotating Saturday and on-call coverage. The work is based at Iowa River Landing in Coralville, Iowa. Starting salary is $54,000, commensurate with qualifications and effort. The position includes a benefits package with paid vacation, sick leave, health, dental, life, and disability insurance options, and employer contributions to retirement plans.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in chemical, biological, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology.
Six months to one year of clinical laboratory experience; program training experience may count.
Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), an appropriate categorical or specialist certification from ASCP, or certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) from HEW.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work the stated schedule, including rotating Saturday and on-call coverage.

Nice To Haves

Six months to one year of hematology differential reading experience.
Six months to one year of experience with quality-control analysis and troubleshooting.
One to three years of generalist experience with core competency in Chemistry, Urinalysis, and Hematology.
Demonstrated proficiency within the past five years in microscopic examination of patient specimens.
Previous phlebotomy experience.
Experience troubleshooting and maintaining Cobas Analyzers.

Responsibilities

Perform highly complex quantitative and qualitative analyses on chemical, hematological, microbiological, immunology, clinical, and research specimens.
Provide technical direction and oversight for testing and analysis at all complexity levels.
Comprehensively evaluate laboratory test results and provide health care providers with information about test methodology and interpretation.
Provide technical assistance and staff training on quality assurance issues and test interpretation.
Mentor and oversee staff investigating quality assurance issues involving patient samples and initiating corrective actions.
Analyze quality-control data statistically and initiate corrective action based on results.
Report and document variances in accordance with regulatory agency guidelines.
Operate, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation.
Participate in equipment evaluations and recommend products for acquisition.
Evaluate reagent comparisons and results and recommend changes to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
Ensure compliance with applicable laboratory regulatory and accreditation requirements, including JCAHO, CAP, FDA, and AABB.
Write and revise laboratory procedures according to NCLLS guidelines.
Train and instruct new staff and other health care professionals, including residents and medical students, on test techniques, development, and interpretation.
Provide performance-management feedback and may contribute to performance evaluations.
Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and the public.