Laboratory Technician II - 2nd Shift Weekends

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

Job summary

The University of Iowa is seeking a Laboratory Technician II for the 2nd shift on weekends to assist with resource allocation and shift coordination on campus. Responsibilities include handling specimen receiving, processing, storage, data entry, and phlebotomy, with supervision of weekend staff and routine equipment maintenance.

The role is 50% time, Saturdays and Sundays, with rotating holidays and potential on-call.

Qualifications

• Two years of related lab experience or CLA certification.
• Eligible for MLA (ASCP) certification.
• Phlebotomy ability is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise weekend shift personnel.
• Coordinate daily resource allocation and activities.
• Process specimens and enter patient data accurately.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Shift supervision

Data entry

Equipment maintenance

Communication

Education

CLA certification

ASCP MLA eligibility

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Phlebotomy tools

Job description

Laboratory Technician II - 2nd Shift Weekends

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, 2 nd 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

• Starting Salary Minimum: $19,929.96

• Contact Email: [e-mail]

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.

Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, [phone] or [e-mail] . For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543 .