Clinical/Technical Specialist - DeGowin Blood Bank - 1st Shift
The Department of Pathology is seeking a Clinical Services and Quality Control Specialist to perform routine tasks associated with the calibration, validation, and preventive maintenance of a diverse range of biomedical instrumentation used in the manufacturing and storage of blood components and diagnostic testing applications, including review, and troubleshooting of testing and product quality control. This role will also collaborate with Operating Rooms, Labor and Delivery and Emergency Department on blood kiosk utilization. This position is 100% time, Monday-Friday from 0800-1630.
- Performs routine equipment maintenance and troubleshoots minor problems when indicated.
- Oversee Blood Bank equipment list, adding new equipment, ensuring new equipment QC and preventive maintenance requirements are operationalized. Removes archived equipment, arranging sending to Surplus.
- Oversees blood product quality control, ensuring appropriate volume of testing, timeliness, and acceptability. Investigates unacceptable results and notifies the MLS supervisor of problems.
- Reviews maintenance and quality control records. Investigates problems and notifies the MLS supervisor of any issues. Follows up on corrective action with supervisors on missed QC and maintenance.
- Performs other duties 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-us
Required Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s degree in, Clinical Lab Science, Medical Technology, biological, or other healthcare-related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Certification or eligibility for certification from American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or National Credentialing Agency (NCA) as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)
- 1-3 years clinical laboratory experience.
- General knowledge of laboratory principles and techniques.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, to meet deadlines efficiently, to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and to be highly self-motivated.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Experience in an academic medical center, preferably in Transfusion Medicine.
- 3 years of experience in Transfusion Medicine is highly desirable, preferably in Transfusion medicine.
- Demonstrated experience working with and knowledge of the AABB, FDA, CAP regulations is highly desirable.
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 14 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 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.
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Hours:
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00 am-10:00 am
Tuesday: 8:00 am-10:00 am
Wednesday: 8:00 am-1:00 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am-10:00 am
Friday: 12:30 pm-5:00 pm
Saturday: Closed
Or by appointment
Contact TAHealthCareSupport@healthcare.uiowa.edu to schedule a time to visit.
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
