Laboratory Tech II - UICC Urbandale Hourly/PRN

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Iowa Health Care in Urbandale, IA seeks a patient-centered Laboratory Technician II (PRN) to perform phlebotomy and routine laboratory tests, with support for point of care testing. The role requires two years of lab experience or CLA certification, and EPIC experience is advantageous.

The position offers flexible hours (Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM window), no weekends, no on-call time, and is paid at pay grade 8 for hourly PRN work.

Qualifications

• Two years of related laboratory experience including one year as a Laboratory Technician I or equivalent level experience.
• CLA certification, OR
• Any combination of related post high school education and experience totaling two years.

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy.
• Performs routine laboratory testing (urinalysis, blood tests, etc.).
• Uses the Laboratory Information System to accession specimens and may enter data.
• Prepares specimens for transport and maintains specimen viability.
• Records results and reports to clinicians in compliance with SOPs.
• Operates, calibrates and maintains laboratory equipment.
• Performs daily quality control as required.
• Maintains a medium-sized laboratory area and equipment.
• Manages supplies and orders additional items.
• Distributes incoming freight and samples; packs outgoing containers.
• Seeks assistance from the Laboratory Technical Consultant for complex issues.
• Responds to inquiries regarding specimens and resolves questions with minimal guidance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Laboratory testing

Data entry

Education

Certified Laboratory Assistant (CLA) certification

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Laboratory Tech II - UICC Urbandale Hourly/PRN

University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a patient centered PRN Lab Tech II to work in our Urbandale Clinic. This position also will have a supportive laboratory focus (providing phlebotomy support as well as point of care testing).

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, the Laboratory Technician II performs phlebotomy and a variety of difficult venipuncture procedures, difficult technical procedures, and other associated responsibilities in the clinical laboratory, while maintaining laboratory area and equipment.

Position Responsibilities:

1. Performs phlebotomy.
2. Performs routine laboratory testing (urinalysis, blood tests, etc.) 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 laboratory specimens.
3. Prepares specimens for transport to maintain specimen viability.
4. 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.
5. Operates, calibrates and maintains laboratory equipment and instruments.
6. Performs records and reviews daily quality control as required for assigned testing/instrumentation.
7. Cleans and maintains a medium-sized laboratory area and equipment therein, makes inventory reports and performs simple maintenance on laboratory equipment.
8. Maintains supplies and equipment in medium sized laboratory area and orders additional supplies.
9. Distributes incoming freight, laboratory supplies, environmental samples or biological specimens, and packs outgoing sample or specimen containers.
10. Seeks assistance from the Laboratory Technical Consultant when complex equipment or technical issues arise. Informs the Laboratory Technical Consultant of significant laboratory variances.
11. Responds to, or may direct response to, telephone inquiries regarding laboratory specimens. Investigates and resolves laboratory questions with minimum guidance.
12. Other duties as assigned.

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. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.

WE CARE Core Values:

• Welcoming - We strive for an environment where everyone has a voice that is heard, that promotes the dignity of our patients, trainees, and employees, and allows all to thrive in their health, work, research, and education.
• Excellence - We aim to achieve and deliver our personal and collective best in the pursuit of quality and accessible healthcare, education, and research.
• Collaboration - We encourage collaboration with healthcare systems, providers, and communities across Iowa and the region, as well as within our UI community. We believe teamwork - guided by compassion - is the best way to work.
• Accountability - We behave ethically, act with fairness and integrity, take responsibility for our own actions, and respond when errors in behavior or judgment occur.
• Respect - We create an environment where every individual feels safe, valued, and respected, supporting the well-being and success of all members of our community.
• Empowerment - We commit to fair access to research, health care, and education for our community and opportunities for personal and professional growth for our staff and learners.

Percent of Time: PRN

Schedule: Monday - Friday, flexible work hours completed between 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, no weekends, no holidays and no on-call time.

Location: Urbandale, IA

Pay Grade: 8 https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/merit-plan (https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/merit-plan) (https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/merit-plan)

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.

Special Qualification:

• Driver's License and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standards
• Availability to provide support to other clinical locations based on clinical need/hours

Highly Desired Qualifications

• Previous experience in performing laboratory testing (urinalysis, blood tests, etc.) on clinical biological specimens such as blood and body fluids, which may include but not limited to: Piccolo, CMP's, CBS's, etc.
• Previous experience with EPIC

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.