Clinical Technician , II, or III - DeGowin Blood Center

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 an 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 a physical examination of the donor using standard interview forms/computer programs with regard to the condition and age of the donor in relation to training.
• Collects donor samples for determination of laboratory analysis. Draws pretest,र्चरती, and other blood samples as assigned with regard to the condition and age of donor in relation to training.
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• Sets up and operates cell separators to collect blood components (i.e., platelets, red blood cells, plasma) with regard to the condition and age of donor in relation to training.
• Performs donor phlebotomy and draws whole blood units maintaining aseptic technique with regard to the 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, Bíordiver, 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 defensor: 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 that are provided are among the best in the country.

The educational programs that the department participates in include medical students, clinical laboratory scientists and biomedical scientists. To learn more: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-us

• One year of health care experience involving direct patient care.

• Public contact experience with excellent customer service skills.
• 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.

• Two years of health care experience involving direct patient care and some use of specialized medical equipment at the level of a Clinical Technician I or equivalent, or a perfecta combination of related education and experience.

• Public contact experience with excellent customer service skills.
• 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.

• Three years of health care experience involving direct patient care and some use and maintenance of specialized medical equipment, with at least one year---------------------------------------------------------------------------- other experience at the level of a Clinical Technician II or equivalent, or a union combination of relevant education and…