Medical Lab Technician or Scientist 3rd Shift 100%- Downtown Campus

BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY

May perform all levels of testing complexity and analysis on laboratory clinical and research biological specimens such as blood, tissue and body fluids. Provide information to healthcare providers regarding test methodology and interpretation. Evaluate test results and provide support to Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS).

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis for all levels of testing complexity on laboratory clinical and research biological specimens such as blood, tissue and body fluids.
• Provide information to health care provider regarding test methodology and interpretation. Evaluate test results and provide support to Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS).
• Investigate quality assurance issues involving patient samples.
• Recommend corrective action for quality assurance.
• Calibrate, conduct routine maintenance and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation.
• Seek technical direction from the MLS with specific instrumentation problems.
• Assist in reagent comparisons, evaluate results and recommend changes to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Participate in evaluation of equipment and recommend products for acquisition.
• Maintain inventory and order supplies as needed.
• Comply with applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements of the laboratory section.
• Perform, record and review daily quality control associated with assigned testing.
• Document and report variances.
• Participate in the Quality Assurance program within the section. Identify opportunities for improvement for improvement and make recommendations for resolution of identified problems/errors.
• Aid in writing and revising laboratory procedures according to NCCLS guidelines.
• Aid in a positive and professional manner with bench training for the Clinical Lab Sciences Training Program within the section.
• Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the public.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Supervision is received from Medical Laboratory Scientist Supervisor, Assistant Laboratory Manager, Laboratory Manager, Laboratory Director, or other designated official.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Functional supervision may be exercised over support staff and students.

Schedule

Monday-Friday 1400-2230, rotating holidays

MLT Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, biological, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology program from an accredited institution, or:
• A Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or a categorical/specialist certification in the appropriate laboratory discipline or eligible from American Society for Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or National Credentialing Agency (NCA), or:
• Successfully 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).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Certification from American Society for Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or National Credentialing Agency (NCA) as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) is highly desirable.

MLS Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, biological, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology program from an accredited institution.
• Some (6 months – 1 year) clinical laboratory experience, which may include program training experience is required.
• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or a categorical/specialist certification in the appropriate laboratory discipline from American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) from Health Education and Welfare (HEW) is required.

Application Process

Please include a resume with your submission. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact the Emilio Villagrana at evillagrana@uiowa.edu.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.