Medical Laboratory Scientist - IRL

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health, dental, life and disability保险

Retirement plans

Job summary

University of Iowa Health Care in Iowa City seeks a Medical Lab Scientist to perform high-complexity analyses on clinical specimens. The role provides technical direction, analyzes test results, and communicates interpretations to health care providers.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in a clinical laboratory field and MLS/MT certification, with 6–12 months of experience and strong communication. Full-time position with comprehensive benefits in a university medical setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, biological, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology
• Clinical laboratory experience 6–12 months
• MLS/MT certification required (ASCP or HEW)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• MLS certification equivalent recognized by ASCP or NCA

Responsibilities

• Perform highly complex quantitative and qualitative analysis on clinical and research specimens.
• Provide technical direction on testing complexity and analysis of biological specimens.
• Evaluate laboratory test results and communicate methodology and interpretation to health care providers.
• Provide technical assistance and training to staff on quality assurance issues.
• Mentor staff when investigating and initiating corrective action for quality assurance issues.
• Perform statistical analysis of quality control data and initiate corrective action based on results.
• Report and document variances according to regulatory guidelines.
• Operate, calibrate, maintain and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation; evaluate equipment and recommend acquisitions.
• Evaluate reagent comparisons and recommend cost-saving improvements.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements (JCAHO, CAP, FDA, AABB).
• Write and revise laboratory procedures according to NCLLS guidelines.
• Train new staff and health care professionals on test techniques and interpretation.
• Provide performance feedback and participate in evaluations.
• Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the public.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical, biological, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology

MLS/MT certification (ASCP or HEW)

Tools

Cobas Analyzers

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Perform highly complex quantitative and qualitative analysis on chemical, hematological, microbiological or immunology clinical and research specimens.
• Provide technical direction and oversight on all levels of testing complexity and analysis on biological specimens such as blood, tissue/organs and body fluids.
• Conduct comprehensive evaluation of laboratory test results. Provide information to health care provider regarding test methodology and interpretation.
• Provide technical assistance and training to staff on interpretation of quality assurance issues.
• Provide mentoring and oversight to staff when investigating and initiating corrective action for quality assurance issues involving patient samples.
• Perform statistical analysis of quality control data associated with assigned laboratory testing and initiate corrective action based on statistical results.
• Report and document variances according to regulatory agency guidelines.
• Responsible for the operation, calibration, maintenance and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation. Participate in evaluation of equipment and recommend product for acquisition.
• Evaluate reagent comparisons and results and recommend changes to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Assure compliance with applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements of the laboratory section (JCAHO, CAP, FDA, AABB).
• Write and revise laboratory procedures according to NCLLS guidelines.
• Train and instruct new staff members and other health care professional (residents, medical students, etc.) on test techniques, development and test interpretation.
• Provide performance management feedback and may provide input into performance evaluations.
• Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the public.

Percent of Time

100%

Schedule

40 hours a week will be accomplished between the times of 12:30pm-9:00pm, Monday - Thursday and 9:30am - 6:00pm Friday. Rotating Saturday and on-call coverage.

Rotations

Saturday rotation.

Location

Iowa River Landing

SEIU Pay Plan

starting salary of $54,000 to commensurate at 100% effort

Benefits Highlights

Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa.

Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. For more information, click here.

About

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.

University of Iowa Health Care–Iowa River Landing offers the world-class, academic-level medicine you expect from UI Health Care in a convenient medical office building that makes visiting the doctor a pleasant experience. Our pledge at UI Health Care–Iowa River Landing is that our patients will receive the best possible care in a friendly, compassionate, efficient way.

For more information about Why Iowa?, click here.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

• 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 Pathologists (ASCP) or certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) from Health Education and Welfare (HEW) is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• MLS Certification was formally known and equivalent to Medical Technologist accredited from American Society for Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or National Credentialing Agency (NCA).

Desired Qualifications

• 6 months – 1 year Hematology Differential reading.
• 6 months – 1 year experience with quality control analysis and troubleshooting.
• 1 – 3 years as a generalist with core competency in Chemistry, Urinalysis, and Hematology; demonstrated proficiency within the past 5 years performing microscopic examination on patient specimens.
• Previous experience in Phlebotomy is highly desirable.
• Experience with Cobas Analyzers troubleshooting and maintenance.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Medical Lab Scientist
• Appointment Type: SEIU
• Schedule: Full-time

Compensation

• Pay Level: 6

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Anne Beyerink
• Contact Email: [e-mail]