Medical Laboratory Scientist 100 Urbandale UI Health Care

University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a patient centered Medical Laboratory Scientist 100% (40 hours per week)to work in our Urbandale Clinic.

This position comes with the University of Iowas generousfull benefit packageincluding double-match retirement paid vacation and sick leave and much more!

Position Summary:

Utilizing a variety of procedures involving highly complex analytical lab test methodology and techniques perform quantitative and qualitative clinical laboratory analysis on biological specimens such as blood tissue and body fluids. These procedures will 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 uses to diagnose prevent or treat disease.

Position Responsibilities

1. Provide technical direction and oversight on all levels of testing complexity and analysis on biological specimens such as blood tissue/organs and body fluids.
2. Conduct comprehensive evaluation of laboratory test results.
3. Provide information to health care provider regarding test methodology and interpretation.
4. Perform phlebotomy as well as performs waived and moderate complexity testing.
5. Participates and administers proficiency testing programs for all levels of complexity.
6. Performs seminal fluid analysis

a. Orients patients to proper collection procedure.

b. Performs reliable analysis of sperm concentrations motility velocity viscosity and agglutination.

c. Checks post-ejaculate urine for possible retrograde ejaculation.

d. Alerts medical staff regarding atypical results which may require additional testing and evaluation.

1. Prepares male partners semen for intrauterine insemination or in vitro fertilization

a. Completes work-up prior to motile sperm isolation.

b. Ensures proper procedures are used to isolate motile sperm for insemination.

Provide technical assistance and training to staff on interpretation of quality assurance issues.

1. Prepares donor semen for intrauterine insemination or in vitro fertilization.
2. Perform statistical analysis of quality control data associated with assigned laboratory testing and initiate corrective action based on statistical results.
3. Report and document variances according to regulatory agency guidelines.
4. Responsible for the operation calibration maintenance and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation. Participate in evaluation of equipment and recommend product for acquisition.

a. Maintains quality control standards.

b. Cleans microscopes weekly.

c. Participates in sperm count and sperm morphology quality control activities.

d. Calibrates pipetman annually.

e. Performs daily QC.

1. Evaluate reagent comparisons results and recommend changes to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
2. Assure compliance with applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements of the laboratory section (JCAHO CAP FDA AABB).
3. Write and revise laboratory procedures according to NCLLS guidelines.
4. Train and instruct new staff members and other health care professional (residents medical students etc.) on test techniques development and test interpretation.
5. Provide performance management feedback and may provide input into performance evaluations.
6. Maintain effective working relationships with faculty staff students and the public.

University of Iowa Health Carerecognized 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.

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 Urbandale Iowa (and surrounding clinics based on clinical need/hours)
• 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 clickhere

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: 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: 6

Salary: $76119 - $102162