Location: Sioux City, IA

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, the Laboratory Technician II performs phlebotomy and a variety of difficult venipuncture procedures, difficult technical procedures, and other associated responsibilities in the clinical laboratory, while maintaining laboratory area and equipment.

Position Responsibilities:

1. Performs phlebotomy.

2. Performs routine laboratory testing (urinalysis, blood tests, etc.) on clinical biological specimens such as blood and body fluids. Uses the Laboratory Information System to accession specimens. Performs, or may direct performance of, data entry, labeling and processing of laboratory specimens.

3. Prepares specimens for transport to maintain specimen viability.

4. Records results of laboratory testing and reports results in the Laboratory Information System and to clinicians in compliance with regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures.

5. Operates, calibrates and maintains laboratory equipment and instruments.

6. Performs records and reviews daily quality control as required for assigned testing/instrumentation.

7. Cleans and maintains a medium-sized laboratory area and equipment therein, makes inventory reports and performs simple maintenance on laboratory equipment.

8. Maintains supplies and equipment in medium sized laboratory area and orders additional supplies.

9. Distributes incoming freight, laboratory supplies, environmental samples or biological specimens, and packs outgoing sample or specimen containers.

10. Seeks assistance from the Laboratory Technical Consultant when complex equipment or technical issues arise. Informs the Laboratory Technical Consultant of significant laboratory variances.

11. Responds to, or may direct response to, telephone inquiries regarding laboratory specimens. Investigates and resolves laboratory questions with minimum guidance.

Education Required

• Two years of related laboratory experience including one year as a Laboratory Technician I or equivalent level experience, OR

• Certified Laboratory Assistant (CLA) certification, OR

• Any combination of related post high school education and experience which totals two years.

Highly Desired Qualifications

• Previous experience in performing routine laboratory testing (urinalysis, blood tests, etc.) on clinical biological specimens such as blood and body fluids, which may include but not limited to: Piccolo, CMP’s, CBS’s, etc.

• Previous experience with EPIC

Desired Qualifications

1. Knowledge of care and use of laboratory equipment.

2. Knowledge of principles of sanitation, health hazards, and the necessary precautionary measures.

3. Knowledge of standard cleaning techniques and equipment and supplies required.

4. Knowledge of keyboarding and computer data entry skills.

5. Must be able to move objects, and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue. Constant movement and use of limbs; this position requires good manual dexterity, coordination and stamina.

6. Ability to communicate effectively with others.

7. Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

8. Ability to collect data, keep accurate records, and prepare reports.

9. Ability to count, add, subtract, multiply, divide and determine percentages.

10. Ability to work with computerized inventory control systems.

11. Ability to use and care for tools in maintenance and repair work.

12. Ability to perform difficult lab procedures and prepare chemical solutions according to instructions.

13. Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.

14. Ability to exercise functional supervision over employees.