The University of Iowa is hiring : Laboratory Technician II 100% - Urbandale UI H

Laboratory Technician II 100% - Urbandale UI Health Care

University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a patient centered Lab Tech II 100% (40 hours per week) to work in our Urbandale Clinic. This position also will have a supportive laboratory focus (providing phlebotomy support as well as point of care testing).

This position comes with the University of Iowa's generous, full benefit package including double-match retirement, paid vacation and sick leave, and much more! This position also includes FREE on-site parking!

Position Summary :

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.

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Benefits Highlights :

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 : 100 % (40 hours per week)

Schedule : Variable hours completed Monday-Friday between 7 : 30 AM - 5 : 30 PM

Location : Urbandale, IA (and surrounding clinics based on clinical need / hours)

Pay Grade : 8

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

Special Qualification :

Highly Desired Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

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 contact Shaye-Short@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

Compensation

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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