Laboratory Technician II – 2nd Shift Weekends

University of Iowa; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Iowa's Department of Pathology seeks a Laboratory Technician II to support daily operations, allocating resources, processing specimens, and coordinating activities for a smooth workflow.

This 50% time, second shift role requires phlebotomy, equipment maintenance, data entry, and supervision of shift staff. On-campus position with rotating holidays and potential on-call.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily allocation of resources and coordination of activities to ensure smooth operation.
• Ensure quality service through communications with external and internal laboratories and support staff.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment and cleaning as assigned.
• Perform phlebotomy.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Laboratory procedures

Communication

Education

CLA Certification

Two years lab experience or related education totaling two years

Post high school education totaling two years

Tools

None

Job description

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 50%-time, 2nd shift, Saturday and Sunday from 1230-2300 or 1300-2330, with rotating holidays and potential for on-call.

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 or directs routine preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment and cleaning as assigned.
• Performs phlebotomy.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

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://pathology.medicine.uiowa.edu/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.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any criminal conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Laboratory Technician II
• Appointment Type: Merit
• Schedule: Part-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Pay Level: 4
• Starting Salary Minimum: $19,929.96

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Brenda Carey
• Contact Email: [e-mail]