Medical Lab Technician - Histopathology Laboratory
Company: University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
Location: Iowa City
Posted on: May 13, 2022
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Job Description:
Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on incentive of
$5,000 based on years of experience!The Department of Pathology is
seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform clinical
laboratory analyses on biological specimens for providing
information for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of
diseases. This position is 100% of time, Monday - Friday, primarily
0300-1130 with rotating weekend on-call. Duties to include:Performs
Immunology procedures: Immunohistochemistry, frozen section cutting
and staining by direct immunofluorescence, and fluorescent in situ
hybridization (FISH)Performs histologic procedures which include
embedding, microtomy, staining, and coverslipping.Calibrates,
conducts routine maintenance, and troubleshoots laboratory
instrumentation.Performs, records, and reviews daily quality
control and quality assurance associated with assigned testing,
reporting and documenting abnormalities as needed.Performs special
projects 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-usRequired
Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological,
clinical laboratory science, or medical technology program from an
accredited institution, ORMedical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or
categorical/specialist certification in the appropriate lab
discipline or eligible from American Society for Clinical Pathology
(ASCP) or National Credentialing Agency (NCA), ORSuccessfully
completed an official U.S. 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.Desirable
QualificationsCertification from American Society for Clinical
Pathology (ASCP) or National Credentialing Agency (NCA) as a
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) is highly desirable.Histology
experience is desirable.Experience with Immunohistochemistry,
frozen section cutting and staining; fluorescent in situ
Hybridization (FISH) is desirable.The department intends to hire
for one position from either Medical Laboratory Technician,
requisition 22002601, or Medical Laboratory Scientist, requisition
22002602, based on the qualifications of the successful candidate.
Please apply to the specific position for which you wish to be
considered or both.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:ResumeCover LetterJob openings are posted for a minimum
of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any
time after the original posting period has ended. Successful
candidates 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 via email at
brenda-carey@uiowa.edu.
Keywords: University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City , Medical Lab Technician - Histopathology Laboratory, Healthcare , Iowa City, Iowa
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