What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Lab Scientist WEO 60%- Downtown Campus position at Jobs@UIOWA?
The Department of Pathology is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician or Medical Laboratory Scientist to use a variety of procedures involving highly complex analytical lab test methodology and techniques, perform quantitative and qualitative clinical laboratory analyses 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. Provides technical expertise and information used to diagnose, prevent, or treat disease.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform highly complex quantitative and qualitative analysis on chemical, hematological, microbiological or immunology clinical and research specimens.
Provide technical direction and oversight on all levels of testing complexity and analysis on biological specimens such as blood, tissue/organs and body fluids.
Conduct comprehensive evaluation of laboratory test results. Provide information to health care provider regarding test methodology and interpretation.
Provide technical assistance and training to staff on interpretation of quality assurance issues.
Provide mentoring and oversight to staff when investigating and initiating corrective action for quality assurance issues involving patient samples.
Provide assistance and input on performance evaluation measures for staff.
Perform statistical analysis of quality control data associated with assigned laboratory testing and initiate corrective action based on statistical results.
Report and document variances according to regulatory agency guidelines.
Responsible for the operation, calibration, maintenance and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation. Participate in evaluation of equipment and recommend product for acquisition.
Evaluate reagent comparisons and results, and recommend changes to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
Assure compliance with applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements of the laboratory section (JCAHO, CAP, FDA, AABB).
Write and revise laboratory procedures according to NCLLS guidelines.
Train and instruct new staff members and other health care professional (residents, medical students, etc.) on test techniques, development and test interpretation.
Provide positive and professional training for the Clinical Laboratory Scientist Clinical Training Program within the section.
Provide performance management feedback and may provide input into performance evaluations.
Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the public.
In addition to the duties and responsibilities noted above, the position description must include statements from UI Health Care Core Values (ICARE) for Health Care positions or Universal Competencies for all other positions. All positions must include a statement from the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion universal competency.
QUALIFICATIONS
MLT Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, biological, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology program from an accredited institution, or
- Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or eligible from American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or National Credentialing Agency (NCA), or
- Successfully completed an official US military medical laboratory procedures training course of at least 50 weeks duration and have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician) is required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
MLT Desired Qualifications:
- Certification from American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or National Credentialing Agency (NCA) as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) is highly desirable.
MLS Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, biological, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology program from an accredited institution
- Some (6 months – 1 year) clinical laboratory experience, which may include program training experience is required.
- Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or a categorical/specialist certification in the appropriate laboratory discipline from American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) from Health Education and Welfare (HEW) is required.
Application Process:
Please include a resume with your submission. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact the Emilio Villagrana at evillagrana@uiowa.edu.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
