What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Technician II - DeGowin Tissue Bank - 1st Shift position at DeGowin Tissue Bank - 1st Shift - Jobs@UIOWA Careers?
The Department of Pathology is seeking a Laboratory Technician II to perform a variety of laboratory procedures, tissue/specimen transport service and clerical tasks for the Tissue Bank within DeGowin Blood Center. This position is required to move up to or greater than 25 lbs. long distances throughout the hospital, which can add up to several miles per day between the Tissue and Cellular Therapy laboratory and other locations within UIHC. This transport may involve the use of coolers, carts, or other means of conveyance. This position is 100% time, Monday – Friday, 1st shift, 0630-1500.
Duties to include:
- Performs daily operations in the tissue bank.
- Performs routine pick-up and delivery of surgical tissues, laboratory specimens, and other related items to surgical areas, clinical areas, and laboratories throughout the UIHC main campus.
- Performs required clerical/computer tasks.
- Performs cleaning of tissue transport containers and work area.
- Receives and unpacks supplies received from outside vendors.
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:
- 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 laboratory experience which totals two years.
Special Qualifications:
- Public Contact/Customer Service
- High school diploma or equivalent (required to meet CAP and CLIA regulations).
Desirable Qualifications:
- Experience in Tissue Bank is highly desirable.
- Able to move>25 pounds.
- Able to traverse several miles per day
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 criminal 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.
Applicant Resource Center –
Need help submitting an application or accepting an offer? Support is available! Our Applicant Resource Center is now open in the Fountain Lobby at the Main Hospital.
Hours:
Monday 8:00am – 10:00am
Tuesday 8:00am – 10:00am
Wednesday 8:00am – 1:00pm
Thursday 8:00am – 10:00am
Friday 12:30pm – 5:00pm
And by Appointment:
Contact TAHealthCareSupport@healthcare.uiowa.edu to schedule a time to visit.
Salary : $38,462