MLT - Medical Laboratory

Medical Laboratory TechnicianThe Iowa River Landing Pathology Department, a multi-specialty UI HealthCare medical building in Coralville, Iowa, is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician. Under general supervision and alongside a team of other Medical Lab Technicians/Scientists, this role provides waived and moderately complex clinical lab testing and analysis on biological specimens to provide information used in the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of disease. Performs quantitative and qualitative analysis for both waived and moderately complex testing on laboratory clinical and research biological specimens such as blood, tissue and body fluids.Provides information to health care provider regarding test methodology and interpretation. Investigates quality assurance issues involving patient samples. Carries out recommended corrective action for quality assurance.Calibrates, conducts routine maintenance, and troubleshoots laboratory instrumentation.Participates in evaluation of equipment and recommends products for acquisition.Maintains inventory and orders supplies as needed.Complies with applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements of the laboratory section.Performs, records, and reviews daily quality control associated with assigned testing.Documents and reports variances to the MLS.Participates in the Quality Assurance program within the section. Assists with writing and revising laboratory procedures according to NCCLS guidelines.Performs additional tasks, special functions and/or special projects as assigned.Rotating Saturday and on-call coverage.health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. About: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. 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.Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology program from an accredited institution, orMedical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or eligible from American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or National Credentialing Agency (NCA), orSuccessfully completed an official US military medical laboratory procedures training course of at least 50 weeks duration and have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician) is required.Desired Qualifications :6 months – 1 year clinical laboratory experience, which may include program training experience.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; Previous experience in Phlebotomy is highly desirableCertification from American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or National Credentialing Agency (NCA) as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) is highly desirable.Application Process:In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as "Relevant File" to the submission:Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.