Medical Lab Technician
Medical Lab Technician
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Job Description
The University of Iowa Health Care Dermatology Department is seeking a skilled forward-thinking and detail-oriented laboratory professional to join our team at 80% time. As part of the Dermatology Histology team you will work in a collaborative high-impact environment contributing to cutting-edge research medical education and the future of laboratory medicine. You will utilize a variety of procedures many involving numerous highly complex tests and techniques that require the use of professional judgment. Provides technical expertise and information used to diagnose prevent or treat disease.
BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY
May perform all levels of testing complexity and analysis on biological specimens to provide information used in the diagnosis prevention or treatment of disease. Utilize a variety of procedures that may involve numerous detailed tests and techniques that require the use of professional judgment.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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.
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SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Supervision is received from Medical Laboratory Scientist Supervisor Assistant Laboratory Manager Laboratory Manager Laboratory Director or other designated official.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Functional supervision may be exercised over support staff and students.
QUALIFICATIONS
A Bachelors degree in a chemical biological clinical laboratory science or medical technology program from an accredited institution or:
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or a categorical/specialist certification in the appropriate laboratory discipline or eligible from American Society for Clinical Pathologists (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.
Certification from American Society for Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or National Credentialing Agency (NCA) as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) is highly desirable.
Application Process:To be considered applicants must upload a resume and a cover letter(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 7 calendar days or until position is filled.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. If you have questions please contact Lisa Pfannebecker at
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
