Clinical Technician I, II, or III - DeGowin Blood Center
The Department of Pathology is seeking a Clinical Technician I, II, or III to: under general supervision, operates and maintains specialized medical equipment; collects whole blood; screens blood donors for eligibility; performs fingerstick and tests samples for hematocrit and/or hemoglobin, and cell counts using automated analyzer. Assist with loading, transporting, and setting up blood drive equipment. This position is 100% time, and you may choose to work 8 or 10 hour shifts. The hours are primarily Monday – Friday, 1st shift between 7:00 am and 7:30 pm with occasional earlier or later shifts as necessary to accommodate blood drives, occasional weekends, and on-call.
Duties to include:
· Screens prospective whole blood and apheresis donors and performs physical examination of the donor using standard interview forms/computer programs with regard to condition and age of donor in relation to training.
· Collects donor samples for determination of laboratory analysis. Draws pretest, retest, and other blood samples as assigned with regard to condition and age of donor in relation to training.
· Sets up and operates cell separators to collect blood components (i.e., platelets, red blood cells, plasma) with regard to condition and age of donor in relation to training.
· Performs donor phlebotomy and draws whole blood units maintaining aseptic technique with regard to condition and age of donor in relation to training.
· Performs record keeping and data collection using manual and computer methods.
· Performs quality control of equipment, and reports equipment malfunctions to a Donor Center Nurse, Donor Center Charge Nurse, Supervisor, or Blood Drive Lead.
· Reports all unacceptable results to a Donor Center Nurse, Donor Center Charge Nurse, Supervisor or Blood Drive Lead.
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
Clinical Technician I
Minimum Eligibility Requirements
· One year of health care experience involving direct patient care.
Special Qualifications
· Public contact experience with excellent customer service skills.
· High school diploma or equivalent.
· Valid driver’s license and the ability to meet University of Iowa Fleet Safety Program standards: https://transportation.uiowa.edu/fleet-services/safety-and-training
Desirable Qualifications
· Demonstrated ability to perform phlebotomy.
· Ability to operate and perform routine maintenance on various types of medical equipment.
· Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
· Ability to collect data and maintain accurate records.
· Ability to perform quality control of equipment.
Clinical Technician II
Minimum Eligibility Requirements
· Two years of health care experience involving direct patient care including some use of specialized medical equipment at the level of a Clinical Technician I or equivalent, or a combination of related education and experience.
Special Qualifications
· Public contact experience with excellent customer service skills.
· High school diploma or equivalent.
· Valid driver’s license and the ability to meet University of Iowa Fleet Safety Program standards: https://transportation.uiowa.edu/fleet-services/safety-and-training
Desirable Qualifications
· Demonstrated ability to perform phlebotomy.
· Ability to operate and perform routine maintenance on various types of medical equipment.
· Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
· Ability to collect data and maintain accurate records.
· Ability to perform quality control of equipment.
Clinical Technician III
Minimum Eligibility Requirements
· Three years of health care experience involving direct patient care including some use and maintenance of specialized medical equipment, with at least one year of prior experience at the level of a Clinical Technician II or equivalent, or a combination of related education and experience.
Special Qualifications
· Public contact experience with excellent customer service skills.
· High school diploma or equivalent.
· Valid driver’s license and the ability to meet University of Iowa Fleet Safety Program standards: https://transportation.uiowa.edu/fleet-services/safety-and-training
Desirable Qualifications
· Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
· Ability to collect data and maintain accurate records.
· Demonstrated ability to perform phlebotomy.
· Ability to operate and perform skilled maintenance on various types of highly specialized medical equipment.
The department intends to hire a Clinical Technician I, Clinical Technician II, or Clinical Technician III, based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please indicate in your Cover Letter the position(s) for which you wish to be considered.
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.
This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
For additional questions, please contact Brenda Carey via email at brenda-carey@uiowa.edu
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Hours:
Monday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Or by appointment
Contact TAHealthCareSupport@healthcare.uiowa.edu to schedule an appointment or just stop by.
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Equal opportunity employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity 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, or associational preferences.
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