Medical Lab Technician - Microbiology Laboratory, 3rd Shift, 87.5%

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics department of Pathology is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to provide waved and moderately complex clinical lab testing and analysis on biological specimens to provide information used in the diagnosis, prevention or treatment of disease. Utilize a variety of procedures that may involve numerous detailed tests and techniques that require the use of professional judgment. Duties to include (but are not limited to):

• Cultivates, isolates and identifies pathogenic bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms.
• Performs DNA probe testing for Mycobacteria.
• Cultivates, isolates and identifies viruses.
• Process blood cultures.
• Performs specialized Antimicrobial susceptibility tests.
• Performs specialized organism typing procedures.
• Maintains organism bank.
• Performs multiple other routine testing.
• Performs other projects or tasks as assigned by supervisor.

The department intends to hire for a single position from either Medical Laboratory Technician, requisition 21003107 or Medical Laboratory Scientist, requisition 21003108, based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please apply to the specific position for which you wish to be considered.

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. We are proud of our reputation for excellence in patient care, education and research. There is a long history of accomplishments in this storied department and we aim to build on this rich history toward continued excellence in the future. All these accomplishments are the fruits of the efforts of the faculty and staff in the department, who approach our mission with singular dedication, and the rich environment of UI Health Care that nurtures such success. https://medicine.uiowa.edu/pathology/

University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. In 2018-19 seven of our adult care specialties were ranked among the nation’s best, including otolaryngology (3rd), ophthalmology (7th), orthopedics (14th), cancer (18th), urology (34th), pulmonology (39th), and gynecology (50th).

Percent of Time: 87.5%

Schedule: 3rd shift, 2130-0800, Thursday-Thursday (7 days on, 7 days off).

Pay Grade: 4

SEIU Pay Plan: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/seiu-pay-plan

Benefits Highlights:

• Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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Required 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.

Desirable Qualifications

• Certification from American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or National Credentialing Agency (NCA) as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) is highly desirable.
• Experience in Microbiology testing is preferred.

Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a cover letter and resume/CV (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.

Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check, health screening, and should be prepared to provide 5 professional references upon request. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.