Laboratory Technician III 100- Downtown Campus

The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Pathology is seeking to fill a Laboratory Technician III to perform under general supervision directs the operation of difficult and complex technical duties in a clinical laboratory related to specimen processing computer/clerical duties telephone inquiries routine laboratory maintenance and supply distribution. Provides functional supervision over laboratory personnel.
Primary supervision is received from the Assistant Lab Manager or designee. Functional supervision is exercised over Laboratory Technicians and student employees. Works closely with laboratory personnel and with allied health care personnel from other departments.

A career with University of Iowa Health Care is more than a job. Here youre part of something greater something bigger. Our downtown campus is a 194-bed hospital (located at 500 E Market Street Iowa City) providing a community-based model of care while directly connected to the expertise technology collaboration and support of our entire health system. Join the team at our downtown campus. Youll find meaning and purpose knowing that your work helps make all of Iowa better.

Position Responsibilities
and performs the pre-analytical processes including receipt data entry labeling and processing of Anatomic Pathology specimens.
Serves as the technical expert for specific tasks processes and procedures relating to laboratory functions.
Performs accessioning labeling triaging of specimens. Triaging examples include: intraoperative consultation FNA slide preparation special studies research and routine.
Serves as the technical subject matter expert for telephone inquiries requiring advanced knowledge of sample collection techniques and laboratory protocol.

variance and root cause analysis reports as directed assists with development and implementation of corrective action plans.
laboratory equipment and monitors equipment performance diagnoses problems and makes repairs or initiates service requests.
daily laboratory duties regularly and maintains technical competency.
Provides coverage for staff during lunch and break periods.
Fills in on rotation for unscheduled and scheduled absences as needed.

5. In collaboration with laboratory management provides direct supervision of laboratory personnel.
Assists with interviewing and selecting new staff.
Develops and implements training for new and existing staff.
Assists with the design and completion of competency assessments of laboratory technicians and student employees.
Participates in performance management activities and works closely with the laboratory management to develop monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of any performance improvement plans.
Coaches and mentors staff members.
Maintains laboratory regulatory and accreditation standards and monitors employee compliance with these standards.

in the review revision and implementation of existing standard operating procedures as well as participates in the design and implementation of new procedures and instrumentation. Includes developing and executing validation plans for equipment and testing materials.
testing on AP specimens to include tissue block embedding FNA slide preparation and staining and cutting staining and coverslipping intraoperative slides.
record and review/analyze data for the purpose of quality improvement process improvement regulation/compliance and patient safety.
maintenance and temperature logs perform corrective action resolve discrepancies and inconsistencies.
collaboration with the laboratory management provides oversight of inventory and supply management.
special projects as requested.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 0830-1700 or 0600-1430.