Medical Lab Technician - IRL Dermatology (MOHS) 🔍 Iowa City, Iowa, United States 📁 Clinical 📅    Jul 21, 2026 Post Date 📅    26003480 Requisition # Apply for Job Share this Job Sign Up for Job Alerts The University of Iowa Health Care department of Dermatology is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician . This position will provide support to Mohs surgeon. This includes accurately preparing and processing histologic specimens for microscopic evaluation and review by the Mohs surgeon. Maintains appropriate quality controls, and ensures the department is operating in accordance with all standards set forth by OSHA, CLIA and other regulatory agencies. General duties include

• Processes, embeds, cuts and stains quality frozen tissue specimens.
• Performs and documents tests in compliance with quality control procedures and established parameters and standards.
• Maintains appropriate quality controls, and ensures the department is operating in accordance with all standards set forth by OSHA, CLIA and other regulatory agencies.
• Maintains histology equipment in good working order and troubleshoots equipment problems.
• Works with the Mohs surgeon to resolve quality control, patient, or procedural problems.
• Orders supplies related to the defined area.
• Cross trains appropriate staff on job duties.
• Consistently follows policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Maintains an extremely high level of confidentiality and follows HIPAA guidelines.
• Responsible for delivering a high level of customer service in all in interactions with patients, providers, employees, vendors, and guests.
• Assists in meeting and exceeding individual, team and organizational goals.
• Assists in slide procurement for external referrals
• Maintains yearly competencies

Percent of Time:

100%

Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm with a one hour lunch, rotating late coverage as needed.

Pay Grade:

4 https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/seiu-pay-plan

Location:

Iowa River Landing Benefits Highlights:

Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans For more information about Why Iowa?, click here Required Qualifications A Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology program from an accredited institution, or: Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or a categorical/specialist certification in the appropriate laboratory discipline or eligible from American Society for Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or National Credentialing Agency (NCA), or: Successfully completed an official US military medical laboratory procedures training course of at least 50 weeks duration and have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician) is required. Prior experience with laboratory and healthcare information systems is required Excellent written and verbal communication skills Desirable Qualifications 1 or more years of experience in Mohs Histotechnology Eligibility for certification by the ASCP as a Histology Technician Certification from American Society for Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or National Credentialing Agency (NCA) as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), Histology Technician (HT) or Histology Technologist (HTL)

Application Process:

In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. With additional questions please reach out to Anne Beyerink at anne-beyerink@uiowa.edu.

Additional Information Classification Title:

Medical Lab Technician Appointment Type:

SEIU Schedule:

Full-time Compensation Pay Level:

04

Contact Information Organization:

Healthcare Contact Name:

Anne Beyerink Contact Email:

anne-phillips@uiowa.edu