Laboratory Technician IV - Northgate Family Medicine Phlebotomy/Lab Lead at University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Laboratory Experience, Phlebotomy, Specimen Processing, Waived Testing, Data Entry, Technical Expertise, Quality Management, Communication Skills, Customer Service, Supervision, EPIC Beaker, Clinical Laboratory, Technical Competency, Routine Laboratory Maintenance, Laboratory Supplies Management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

The Department of Pathology is seeking a Laboratory Technician IV to, under general supervision, direct the operation of difficult and complex technical duties related to specimen collection/phlebotomy, specimen processing, phlebotomy, waived testing, completion of required computer/clerical duties, telephone inquiries, routine laboratory maintenance and maintenance/management of laboratory supplies. This position will provide functional and administrative supervision over assigned staff. This position is 100%25-time, Monday-Friday from 0700-1530, with occasional extension of shift and rotating coverage for absences. Duties to include: · Directs and performs the pre-analytical processes including data entry, labeling, specimen receipt, accessioning, and processing of specimens. · Serves as the technical subject matter expert for inquiries requiring advanced knowledge of specimen collection techniques and laboratory protocols. · Reviews variance and Riskonnect reports, initiates responses, and relays information to appropriate quality manager and/or supervisor. · Performs bench duties regularly and maintains technical competency in Phlebotomy and in all waived testing and other laboratory related functions at Northgate Family Medicine. · Provides direct supervision of assigned personnel. For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below. 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://medicine.uiowa.edu/pathology/about-us Minimum Eligibility Requirements: · Five years of laboratory experience including one year of Laboratory Technician III or equivalent level experience, or · Certification as a Certified Laboratory Assistant (CLA) and three years Laboratory experience (one year at LTIII or equivalent level), or · Any combination of related post high school education and experience which totals five years, or · Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician and one year related laboratory experience. Desirable Qualifications: · Clinical Laboratory experience desired. · Experience performing waived testing highly desired. · Experience performing phlebotomy highly desired. · Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills desired. · Demonstrated proficiency with EPIC Beaker Laboratory Information System desired. · Experience providing functional supervision desired. · High volume public contact/customer service experience desired. Position and Application details: In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission: · Resume · Cover Letter 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 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. For additional questions, please contact Brenda Carey at brenda-carey@uiowa.edu. Applicant Resource Center – Need help submitting an application or accepting an offer? Support is available! Our Applicant Resource Center is now open in the Fountain Lobby at the Main Hospital. Hours: Monday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Tuesday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Wednesday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Or by appointment Contact TAHealthCareSupport@healthcare.uiowa.edu to schedule an appointment or just stop by. Visit the website for more information: Application Resource Center | University of Iowa Health Care

Responsibilities

The Laboratory Technician IV will direct the operation of complex technical duties related to specimen collection and processing. This position also provides functional and administrative supervision over assigned staff.