Laboratory Technician II – UI Health Care West Branch Family Medicine Clinic 50% (With Benefits)

About the role

The University of Iowa Community Clinics is seeking a patient-centered Laboratory Technician II 50% (20 hours per week) to work with our UICC West Branch Family Medicine Clinic. This position also has a supportive laboratory focus, providing phlebotomy support and point-of-care testing.

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy and routine laboratory testing on clinical biological specimens.
• Uses the Laboratory Information System to accession specimens and records results.
• Operates, calibrates, and maintains laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Maintains laboratory area and equipment, cleans, and orders supplies.
• Distributes and packs laboratory specimens.
• Responds to and investigates laboratory questions with minimal guidance.

Requirements

• Two years of related laboratory experience, including one year as a Laboratory Technician I or equivalent.
• Certified Laboratory Assistant (CLA) certification, or combination of education and experience totaling two years.
• Driver's license and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standards.
• Availability to support other clinical locations based on clinical need.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Previous EPIC experience preferred.
• Previous Family Medicine Clinic experience preferred.
• Strong phlebotomy skills.

Skills

• Teamwork and autonomy.

Benefits

• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
• Free on-site parking.