Medical Lab Technician 1st Shift - North Liberty Hospital

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on incentive

Job summary

University of Iowa seeks a Medical Lab Technician to perform complex clinical tests and analyses on specimens, providing data for diagnosis and treatment.

Responsibilities include test evaluation, QA activities, and coordination with MLS staff. Requires a Bachelor's degree and MLT eligibility; sign-on incentive of $5,000 may apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, biological, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology program from an accredited institution.
• MLT or eligible from ASCP or NCA, or
• Completed a US military medical laboratory procedures training course of at least 50 weeks and held the Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician) role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis for all levels of testing complexity on laboratory clinical and research specimens.
• Provide information to health care providers regarding test methodology and interpretation; evaluate results.
• Investigate quality assurance issues involving patient samples and recommend corrective actions.

Skills

Communication skills

Laboratory testing

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical/biological/clinical laboratory science or medical technology

ASCP or NCA MLT eligibility

Tools

ASCP/NCA credentials

Job description

The Department of Pathology-Medical Center North Liberty is seeking a Medical Lab Technician to provide moderately and highly complex clinical lab testing and analysis on biological specimens to provide information used in the diagnosis, prevention or treatment of disease. Will use a variety of procedures that may involve numerous detailed tests and techniques that require the use of professional judgment. This position is 100% time. Working hours are Monday through Friday, 0800-1630 with rotating holiday coverage, weekend coverage as needed, occasional extension of shift and 2nd/3rd shift coverage as needed.

Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on incentive of $5,000 based on years of experience! (Current UI employees are not eligible for incentive)

• 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 orders 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.
• May assist with writing and revising laboratory procedures according to NCCLS guidelines.
• Assist 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.

Pay grade: 4

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, biological, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology program from an accredited institution, or
• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or eligible from American Society for Clinical Pathology (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) is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

Desirable Qualifications

• Certification from American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or National Credentialing Agency (NCA) as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) is highly desirable.
• Previous experience in a laboratory performing moderate and/or high complexity testing in blood baking, chemistry, hematology, and/or microbiology, which may include program training experience, is highly desired.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Medical Lab Technician
• Appointment Type: SEIU
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.

Compensation

• Pay Level: 4

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Polly Terukina
• Contact Email: [e-mail]