The University of Iowa
Laboratory Technician II - UI Health Care Sioux City Family Medicine 50% (With B
The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, United States, 52245
Laboratory Technician II - UI Health Care Sioux City Family Medicine 50% (With Benefits)
University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a patient centered Lab Tech II 50% (20 hours per week) to work in our Sioux City Clinic.This position also will have a supportive laboratory focus (providing
phlebotomy
support as well as point of care testing).
Under general supervision, the Laboratory Technician II performs phlebotomy and a variety of difficult venipuncture procedures,difficult technical procedures, and other associated responsibilities in the clinical laboratory, while maintaining laboratory area and equipment.
Position Responsibilities:
Performs routine laboratory testing (urinalysis, blood tests, etc.) on clinical biological specimens such as blood and body fluids. Uses the Laboratory Information System to accession specimens. Performs, or may direct performance of, data entry, labeling and processing of laboratory specimens.
Prepares specimens for transport to maintain specimen viability.
Records results of laboratory testing and reports results in the Laboratory Information System and to clinicians in compliance with regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures.
Operates, calibrates and maintains laboratory equipment and instruments.
Performs records and reviews daily quality control as required for assigned testing/instrumentation.
Cleans and maintains a medium-sized laboratory area and equipment therein, makes inventory reports and performs simple maintenance on laboratory equipment.
Maintains supplies and equipment in medium sized laboratory area and orders additional supplies.
Distributes incoming freight, laboratory supplies, environmental samples or biological specimens, and packs outgoing sample or specimen containers.
Seeks assistance from the Laboratory Technical Consultant when complex equipment or technical issues arise. Informs the Laboratory Technical Consultant of significant laboratory variances.
Responds to, or may direct response to, telephone inquiries regarding laboratory specimens. Investigates and resolves laboratory questions with minimum guidance.
Other duties as assigned.
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. ®
WE CARE Core Values:
Welcoming - We strive for an environment where everyone has a voice that is heard, that promotes the dignity of our patients, trainees, and employees, and allows all to thrive in their health, work, research, and education.
Excellence - We aim to achieve and deliver our personal and collective best in the pursuit of quality and accessible healthcare, education, and research.
Collaboration - We encourage collaboration with healthcare systems, providers, and communities across Iowa and the region, as well as within our UI community. We believe teamwork - guided by compassion - is the best way to work.
Accountability - We behave ethically, act with fairness and integrity, take responsibility for our own actions, and respond when errors in behavior or judgment occur.
Respect - We create an environment where every individual feels safe, valued, and respected, supporting the well‑being and success of all members of our community.
Empowerment - We commit to fair access to research, health care, and education for our community and opportunities for personal and professional growth for our staff and learners.
Benefits Highlights:
Regular salaried position located in Sioux 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 about Why Iowa? click here
The University of Iowa offers a generous benefits package, including a double retirement match, paid vacation as well as paid sick leave . Complete information regarding the full benefits package may be viewed at: https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits/fpsm .
Percent of Time:
50 %
(20 hours per week)
Schedule:
Variable hours 7am - 5:30pm Monday through Friday; no weekends, no on call, no holidays
Pay Grade:
8
Salary: M inimum salary at 100% time $39087.36 / hourly rate $18.72 (based on years of experience)
Education Required
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.
Special Qualification:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
Highly Desired Qualifications
Previous experience with lab audits
Previous experience handling and processing lab specimens
Previous EPIC and Beaker experience
Previous ambulatory experience
Certification from American Society for Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or National Credentialing Agency (NCA) as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) is highly desirable.
In order to be considered, applicants must uploadresume (under submission relevant materials)that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contactchloe-vincent @uiowa.edu
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. 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
Contact Information
Contact Name: Chloe Vincent
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, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu . For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543 .
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phlebotomy
support as well as point of care testing).
Under general supervision, the Laboratory Technician II performs phlebotomy and a variety of difficult venipuncture procedures,difficult technical procedures, and other associated responsibilities in the clinical laboratory, while maintaining laboratory area and equipment.
Position Responsibilities:
Performs routine laboratory testing (urinalysis, blood tests, etc.) on clinical biological specimens such as blood and body fluids. Uses the Laboratory Information System to accession specimens. Performs, or may direct performance of, data entry, labeling and processing of laboratory specimens.
Prepares specimens for transport to maintain specimen viability.
Records results of laboratory testing and reports results in the Laboratory Information System and to clinicians in compliance with regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures.
Operates, calibrates and maintains laboratory equipment and instruments.
Performs records and reviews daily quality control as required for assigned testing/instrumentation.
Cleans and maintains a medium-sized laboratory area and equipment therein, makes inventory reports and performs simple maintenance on laboratory equipment.
Maintains supplies and equipment in medium sized laboratory area and orders additional supplies.
Distributes incoming freight, laboratory supplies, environmental samples or biological specimens, and packs outgoing sample or specimen containers.
Seeks assistance from the Laboratory Technical Consultant when complex equipment or technical issues arise. Informs the Laboratory Technical Consultant of significant laboratory variances.
Responds to, or may direct response to, telephone inquiries regarding laboratory specimens. Investigates and resolves laboratory questions with minimum guidance.
Other duties as assigned.
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. ®
WE CARE Core Values:
Welcoming - We strive for an environment where everyone has a voice that is heard, that promotes the dignity of our patients, trainees, and employees, and allows all to thrive in their health, work, research, and education.
Excellence - We aim to achieve and deliver our personal and collective best in the pursuit of quality and accessible healthcare, education, and research.
Collaboration - We encourage collaboration with healthcare systems, providers, and communities across Iowa and the region, as well as within our UI community. We believe teamwork - guided by compassion - is the best way to work.
Accountability - We behave ethically, act with fairness and integrity, take responsibility for our own actions, and respond when errors in behavior or judgment occur.
Respect - We create an environment where every individual feels safe, valued, and respected, supporting the well‑being and success of all members of our community.
Empowerment - We commit to fair access to research, health care, and education for our community and opportunities for personal and professional growth for our staff and learners.
Benefits Highlights:
Regular salaried position located in Sioux 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 about Why Iowa? click here
The University of Iowa offers a generous benefits package, including a double retirement match, paid vacation as well as paid sick leave . Complete information regarding the full benefits package may be viewed at: https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits/fpsm .
Percent of Time:
50 %
(20 hours per week)
Schedule:
Variable hours 7am - 5:30pm Monday through Friday; no weekends, no on call, no holidays
Pay Grade:
8
Salary: M inimum salary at 100% time $39087.36 / hourly rate $18.72 (based on years of experience)
Education Required
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.
Special Qualification:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
Highly Desired Qualifications
Previous experience with lab audits
Previous experience handling and processing lab specimens
Previous EPIC and Beaker experience
Previous ambulatory experience
Certification from American Society for Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or National Credentialing Agency (NCA) as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) is highly desirable.
In order to be considered, applicants must uploadresume (under submission relevant materials)that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contactchloe-vincent @uiowa.edu
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. 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
Contact Information
Contact Name: Chloe Vincent
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, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu . For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543 .
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