University of Iowa·Iowa City, Iowa
The successful candidate will perform complex clinical laboratory analysis on biological specimens and manage blood components within the DeGowin Blood Bank. Responsibilities include conducting ABO/Rh antibody screening, compatibility testing, and maintaining accurate records of all laboratory transactions.
Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on incentive of $5,000 based on years of experience! (Current UI employees are not eligible for incentive) The Department of Pathology is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Technician, 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 used to diagnose, prevent or treat disease.
This position is 100%25-time, 3rd shift, Sunday-Thursday from 2300-0730, with possible holiday, weekend, and on-call coverage when needed.
The department intends to hire for one position from either Medical Laboratory Technician, or Medical Laboratory Scientist, based on the qualifications of the successful candidate.
Please indicate in your application materials the position you wish to be considered for on indicate both.
Duties to include: · Receive blood samples, process incoming blood shipments, and prepare blood components. · Dispense and return blood components. · Keep records of all transactions. · Perform ABO/Rh antibody screening and identification tests using established procedures. · Perform compatibility testing using pre-transfusion protocols. · Perform 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://pathology.medicine.uiowa.edu/about-us
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
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant science field and possess or be eligible for ASCP or NCA certification. Experience in transfusion medicine is highly desirable, and applicants must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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