Laboratory Technician II - Core Labs - 1st Shift

Laboratory Technician II - Core Labs - 1st Shift

The Department of Pathology is seeking a Laboratory Technician II to assist with the daily allocation of resources and coordination of activities to ensure a smooth operation. Performs a variety of laboratory tasks related to specimen receiving, processing, sample storage, archiving, data entry of patient information, lab orders, telephone inquiries, and related problem resolution. Responsible for maintenance of laboratory equipment and supply distribution. Provides functional supervision of shift personnel. This position is 100%-time, 1st shift from 0700-1530, with rotating holidays and potential for on-call.

Duties to include:

• Operates laboratory equipment to complete waived and moderately complex testing on laboratory clinical specimens as assigned.
• Performs or directs routine preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment and cleaning as assigned.
• Ensures optimal service to clients through communications with external and internal laboratories and support staff.
• May provide functional supervision through the daily allocation of resources and coordination of activities.
• Performs phlebotomy as necessary

The Department of Pathology is part of UI Health Care, a comprehensive health sciences center that serves Iowa and the region, as well as patients referred from the United States and overseas. The Clinical Laboratories are well recognized for providing outstanding and comprehensive care to the patients we serve. The educational programs that the department participates in includes medical students, clinical laboratory scientists as well as biomedical scientists.

Qualifications:

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• Two years of related laboratory experience including one year as a Laboratory Technician I or equivalent level experience, or
• Certified Laboratory Assistant (CLA) certification, or
• Any combination of related post high school education and experience which totals two years.

Special Qualification:

• Meets CLIA 88 requirements and qualifications to perform waived testing (point of care testing). Must be able to provide a high school diploma (or equivalent) if no post-secondary degree.

Desirable Qualifications:

• High volume public contact
• Experience performing waived testing, including releasing test results.
• Phlebotomy experience is highly desirable.

Position and Application details:

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any criminal conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

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