Laboratory Technician II - NICU - 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, Monday-Friday from 0700-1530, with rotating holidays.

Duties to include:

·        Demonstrates functional supervision by the ability to direct the daily allocation of resources and coordination of activities.

·        Ensures quality service to clients through communications with external and internal laboratories and support staff.

·        Performs medium-complexity specimen analysis on blood gas analyzers.

·        Performs or directs routine preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment and cleaning as assigned.

·        Performs phlebotomy.

·        Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

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:

·        MLA(ASCP) certification or eligible.

·        High volume public contact

·        Meets CLIA 88 requirements and qualifications to perform waived testing (point of care testing).

·        Experience performing waived testing, including releasing test results.

·        Phlebotomy experience is highly desirable.