Clinical Care Services Supervisor; Medical Lab Scientist Supervisor

Overview

The Department of Pathology is seeking a Clinical Care Services Supervisor (Medical Lab Scientist Supervisor) to verify, monitor and oversee molecular infectious disease, viral and/or bacteriologic in vitro testing to provide data for use in the treatment and diagnosis of disease and to supervise the operational activities of a small self-contained laboratory or a unit within a larger laboratory. This includes preparing patient specimens for mail-out testing.

The lead scientist will verify, monitor and oversee routine and STAT tests, troubleshoot as needed, ensure training and instruction, and maintain smooth, efficient operation of the clinical laboratory. The lead will interact with the Director of Microbiology, Sectional Leadership, Quality Engineer, Lab Manager and Sectional Directors. This position is 100% time, , Monday - Friday.

• Functions as the continuity/reference point in the knowledge of the specific tasks, processes, and procedures in the given unit.
• Interviews, trains, evaluates, and provides oversight of personnel performance.
• Maintains communication with other hospital personnel.
• Maintains personal development.
• Monitors proficiency and competency tests.
• Oversees the validation of new tests and testing platforms.
• 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 serving Iowa and the region, as well as patients referred from the United States and overseas. The Clinical Laboratories are recognized for providing outstanding and comprehensive care. The department participates in educational programs with medical students, clinical laboratory scientists and biomedical scientists. To learn more: UI Health Care Pathology — About Us ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).

To be considered for an interview, applicants must apply via  (recruitment #) and upload the following documents, marking them as a “Relevant File”:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 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.

Need help submitting an application or accepting an offer? Support is available!

Our Applicant Resource Center is now open in the Fountain Lobby at the Main Hospital.

• Hours:
• Monday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Or by appointment

Contact TAHealth Care Supportwa .edu to schedule an appointment or stop by. Visit the website for more information:
Application Resource Center | University of Iowa Health Care

A Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology program from an accredited college/university with specialized training in laboratory medicine, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. 1 – 3 years of clinical laboratory experience within the past five years is required. Certification as Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or specialist certification in the appropriate laboratory discipline from the American Society for Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) from HEW is required.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. Demonstrated leadership abilities and skills shown by successfully leading teams/projects, work assignments, policy updates, etc. are required.

Demonstrated proficiency in communication and working well with others is desired. Extensive clinical microbiology experience is desired. Supervisory experience within a clinical microbiology laboratory is desired. Experience working in an academic medical center is desired. Demonstrated technical writing experience (particularly for NCCLS and CAP-compliant documents) is desired.