Clinical Technician , II, or III - DeGowin Blood Center

Clinical Technician I, II, or III – DeGowin Blood Center

University of Iowa

The Department of Pathology seeks a Clinical Technician (I/II/III) to operate and maintain medical equipment, collect and screen whole blood donors, perform phlebotomy, and assist with blood drives. The position is 100% full‑time with 8‑10 hour shifts, primarily Monday‑Friday with occasional weekends and on‑call duties.

• Screens prospective whole blood and apheresis donors and performs physical examinations.
• Collects donor samples for laboratory analysis and performs phlebotomy maintaining aseptic technique.
• Sets up and operates cell separators to collect blood components.
• Performs record keeping and data collection using manual and computer methods.
• Performs quality control of equipment and reports malfunctions to supervisors or nurses.
• Reports unacceptable results to the appropriate nursing staff.

Schedule:

8 or 10 hour shifts, Monday to Friday, 7:00 am – 7:30 pm. Occasional earlier or later shifts, weekends and on‑call as needed to accommodate blood drives.

• Minimum Eligibility Requirements: One year of health‑care experience involving direct patient care.
• Desirable
  
  Qualifications:
  
  Demonstrated ability to perform phlebotomy; ability to operate and maintain medical equipment; excellent customer service; high school diploma or equivalent; valid driver’s license and ability to meet UIO Fleet Safety Program standards.

• Minimum Eligibility Requirements: 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 a combination of related education and experience.
• Desirable
  
  Qualifications:
  
  Same as Technician I.

• Minimum Eligibility Requirements: Three years of health‑care experience involving direct patient care, maintenance of specialized medical equipment, and at least one year of prior experience at the level of a Clinical Technician II.
• Desirable
  
  Qualifications:
  
  Same as Technician I.

The department intends to hire a Clinical Technician I, II, or III based on the qualifications of the successful applicant. Indicate the desired position in your Cover Letter.

To be considered for an interview, applicants must upload a Resume and Cover Letter marked as a “Relevant File”. Successful candidates will be required to self‑disclose any criminal conviction history and undergo background checks.

Brenda Carey – brenda-carey

Application Resource Center – Monday to Friday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (or by appointment).

• Pay Level: 9
• Starting Salary Minimum: $40,903.92

• Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Clinical Technician III
• Appointment Type:
  Merit
• Schedule:
  
  Full‑time
• Work Modality:
  On Campus

• Contact Person:
  Brenda Carey
• Contact Email: brenda-carey