University of Iowa

The Department of Pathology is seeking a Laboratory Technician II to, under general supervision, provides technical and other computer/clerical support related to the accessioning and client service functions of an outreach reference laboratory. Performs a variety of triaging tasks related to receiving and processing client specimens through to University of Iowa Health Care laboratories for complex testing in an efficient manner. Act as a liaison with clients and laboratory staff to coordinate specimen preparation, transport, and complex testing. This position is 100%-time, Monday- Friday, from 0800-1700.

Duties to include:

• Registers patients and accessions, handles, and triages specimens sent by clients destined for University of Iowa Health Care laboratories.
• Maintains the work environment.
• Answers the telephone and responds to email requests demonstrating effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates time management skills
• Performs other projects and tasks as assigned

For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.

The Department of Pathology is part of UI Health Care, a comprehensive health sciences center that serves Iowa and the region, as well as patients referred from the United States and overseas. The Clinical Laboratories are well recognized for providing outstanding and comprehensive care to the patients we serve. The breadth and depth of services provided are amongst the best in the country. The educational programs that the department participates in includes medical students, clinical laboratory scientists as well as biomedical scientists. To learn more: https://medicine.uiowa.edu/pathology/about-us.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• High school plus 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
• Any combination of related post high school education and experience which totals two years.

Desirable Qualifications:

• MLA(ASCP) certification or eligible.
• Biological science coursework, i.e. Anatomy, Biology, etc…
• Familiarity with UI Health Care policies and procedures
• Healthcare experience
• Customer Service experience

Position and Application details:

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

For additional questions, please contact Brenda Carey at brenda-carey@uiowa.edu.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Laboratory Technician II
• Appointment Type: Merit
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Pay Level: 8
• Starting Salary Minimum: $38,314.80

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Brenda Carey
• Contact Email: brenda-carey@uiowa.edu