University of Iowa is hiring: Laboratory Technician II - Northgate Family Medici

Overview

The Department of Pathology is seeking a Laboratory Technician II to perform a variety of laboratory tasks related to specimen collection/phlebotomy, specimen processing, waived testing supply distribution, computer/clerical duties and routine laboratory maintenance.

This position is 100%-time, Monday-Friday from 0730-1600, with rotating coverage for absences.

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy.
• Performs routine collections and laboratory testing on clinical biological specimens such as blood and body fluids
• Uses the Laboratory Information System to accession specimens.
• Performs, or may direct performance of, data entry, labeling and processing of specimens collected at Northgate Family Medicine.
• Prepares specimens for transport to maintain specimen viability. Develops packing lists in a timely manner in advance of courier arrival.
• Records results of laboratory testing and reports results in the Laboratory Information System and to clinicians in compliance with regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures for waived testing performed at Northgate Family Medicine.

For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.

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 breadth and depth of services provided are amongst the best in the country. The educational programs that the department participates in includes medical students, clinical laboratory scientists as well as biomedical scientists. To learn more: https://medicine.uiowa.edu/pathology/about-us

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.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience performing phlebotomy is highly desirable.
• Experience performing waived testing is highly desirable.
• Experience working in a clinical laboratory is 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 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.

For additional questions, please contact Brenda Carey at brenda-carey@uiowa.edu.

Applicant Resource Center

Need help submitting an application or accepting an offer? Support is available!

Our Applicant Resource Center is now open in the Fountain Lobby at the Main Hospital.

Hours:

Monday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Or by appointment

Contact TAHealthCareSupport@healthcare.uiowa.edu to schedule an appointment or just stop by.

Visit the website for more information: Application Resource Center | University of Iowa Health Care

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Laboratory Technician II
• Appointment Type: Merit
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Pay Level: 8
• Starting Salary Minimum: $39,087.36

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Brenda Carey
• Contact Email: brenda-carey@uiowa.edu