Laboratory Technician III - Surgical Pathology

The Department of Pathology is seeking a Laboratory Technician III to: under general supervision, direct the operation of difficult and complex technical duties in a clinical laboratory related to specimen processing, perform computer/clerical duties, telephone inquiries, routine laboratory maintenance and supply distribution, and provide functional supervision over laboratory personnel.This position will be Monday – Friday from 0800-1700.

Duties to include:

·        Directs and performs the pre-analytical processes including receipt, data entry, labeling, and processing of Anatomic Pathology specimens.

·        Reviews variance and root cause analysis reports, as directed by the SP Laboratory Supervisor, assists with development and implementation of corrective action plans. 

·        Maintains laboratory equipment and monitors equipment performance, diagnoses problems and makes repairs or initiates service requests.

·        Participates 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.

·        In collaboration with the SP Laboratory Supervisor, provides direct supervision of laboratory personnel.

For a full job description, please send an email 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://pathology.medicine.uiowa.edu/about-us

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

·        Three years of laboratory experience including one year as Laboratory Technician II or equivalent level experience, or

·        Certification as a Certified Laboratory Assistant (CLA) and one year of Laboratory experience, or

·        Any combination of related post high school education and experience which totals three years, or

·        Two years of technical schooling required for certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician.

Desirable Qualifications

·        Anatomic Pathology Laboratory experience preferred.

·        MLA(ASCP) certification or eligible.

·        Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.

·        Demonstrated proficiency with EPIC Beaker Laboratory Information System.

·        Experience providing functional supervision is desired.

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 criminial 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.

This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

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

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Our Applicant Resource Center is now open in the Fountain Lobby at the Main Hospital. 

Hours: 

Monday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 

Tuesday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 

Wednesday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 

Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 

Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 

Or by appointment

Contact TAHealthCareSupport@healthcare.uiowa.edu to schedule an appointment or just stop by.  

Visit the website for more information: Application Resource Center | University of Iowa Health Care