Medical Laboratory Technician - IRL

The 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. Will use a variety of procedures that may involve numerous detailed tests and techniques that require the use of professional judgment..

Job Responsibilities:

• 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. Evaluates test results and provides support to MLS.
• Investigates quality assurance issues involving patient samples. Carries out recommended corrective action for quality assurance.
• Calibrates, conducts routine maintenance, and troubleshoots laboratory instrumentation.
• Seeks technical direction from the MLS with specific instrumentation problems.
• Assists in reagent comparisons, evaluates results and recommends changes to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• 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. Identifies opportunities for improvement and makes recommendations to the MLS for resolution of identified problems/errors.
• Assists with writing and revising laboratory procedures according to NCCLS guidelines.
• Performs additional tasks, special functions and/or special projects as assigned.

Percent of Time: 100%

Schedule: 40 hours a week will be accomplished between the times of 12:30pm-9:00pm, Monday - Thursday and 9:30am - 6:00pm Friday. Rotating Saturday and on-call coverage.

Rotations: Saturday rotation. 

Location: Iowa River Landing

SEIU Pay Plan: starting salary of $48,510 to commensurate at 100% effort

Benefits Highlights:

Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. For more information, click here.

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