Medical Laboratory Scientist - IRL

The Iowa River LandingPathology Department a multi specialty UI HealthCare medical building in Coralville Iowais seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist. Working alongside a team of Medical Lab Technicians/Scientists this role utilizesa variety of procedures involving highly complex analytical lab test methodology and techniques performing quantitative and qualitative clinical laboratory analysis on biological specimens such as blood tissue and body fluids. This rolewill utilize a variety of procedures many involving numerous highly complex tests and techniques that require the use of professional judgment. Provide technical expertise and information used to diagnose prevent or treat disease.

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 $54000 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 Statesis Iowas only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12000 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 CareIowa 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 CareIowa River Landing is that our patients will receive the best possible care in a friendly compassionate efficient way.

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