The Department of Pathology is seeking Multiple Phlebotomy Technicians to perform phlebotomy/specimen collection, and a variety of laboratory tasks related to phlebotomy: labeling specimens, telephone inquiries, and distribution of phlebotomy supplies. Assists with the accessioning and labeling of other body fluid specimens such as urine. Transports specimens from the MCNL Outpatient Phlebotomy Draw Station to the main laboratory as needed.
There are a total of 9 Phlebotomy Openings available between the three different levels:
80-100% time Monday - Friday between the hours of 0700-2100 All positions will rotate Saturdays from 0700-1300.
The department intends to hire for nine positions from either Phlebotomy Technician I, Phlebotomy Technician II, or Phlebotomy Technician III, based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please indicate in your application materials the position you wish to be considered for or indicate all three.
Duties to include:
Performs all duties of a Phlebotomy Technician at assigned level.
Performs complex and difficult specimen procurement processes.
Instructs and trains others in phlebotomy techniques.
Responds to or may direct responses to inquiries concerning phlebotomy policies and procedures.
Performs data entry and computer tasks related to order entry and phlebotomy.
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
Phlebotomy Technician I:
High school graduation or equivalent.
Completion of a phlebotomy training program or previous phlebotomy experience is desirable.
Minimum 6 months previous experience working in a healthcare setting is desirable.
Basic computer skills are desirable.
Previous experience with Personal Protective Equipment is desirable.
Previous patient contact experience is desirable.
Phlebotomy Technician II:
High school graduation or equivalent, and
Certification as a Phlebotomist Technician by ACA (American Certification Agency), AMT (American Medical Technologists), ASCP (American Society for Clinical Pathology), NCA (National Credentialing Agency), NCCT (National Center for Competency Testing) or NHA (National Healthcareer Association), and
Six months full-time experience performing phlebotomy work, or completion of a Phlebotomy training program.
Phlebotomy Technician III:
High school graduation or equivalent, and
Certification as a Phlebotomist Technician by ACA (American Certification Agency), AMT (American Medical Technologists), ASCP (American Society for Clinical Pathology), NCA (National Credentialing Agency), NCCT (National Center for Competency Testing) or NHA (National Healthcareer Association), and
Three years of experience performing phlebotomy work.
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
Pathology will be filling this position at one of three levels. The Phlebotomy Technician I classification salary is $36,135.04, Phlebotomy Technician II classification salary is $37,245.92, and the Phlebotomy Technician III salary is $38,461.60. Salaries listed are at full-time and will be pro-rated based on % of time.
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 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 via email at brenda-carey@uiowa.edu.
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