Clinical Lab Assistant - Anatomic Pathology

University of Missouri Health Care • Columbia, MO

12d • $19 - $30

About The Position

MU Health Care is looking for a Clinical Laboratory Assistant II who embodies precision, collaboration, and dedication to quality healthcare. You'll play a crucial role in our team, ensuring the seamless collection, processing, and distribution of samples for analysis. Ideal candidates will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to upholding the highest standards of safety and regulatory compliance. As a valued member of our healthcare community, you'll contribute to our mission of delivering outstanding patient care while fostering positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders. Join us in making a difference every day at MU Health Care. ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. We believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger — to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine. Our academic health system — the only in mid-Missouri — is home to multiple hospitals, including the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and region’s only Children’s Hospital as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here, you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions — with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way. Learn more about MU Health Care. Learn more about living in mid-Missouri.

Requirements

• High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired.
• Either: --Six (6) months of laboratory experience in one of the following areas: phlebotomy, processing specimens, laboratory aide, or completion of comparable medical training program; or --60 college equivalent hours including 24 chemistry hours or 24 science hours (6 chemistry, 6 biology, and 12 additional combination of: chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology).

Nice To Haves

• Some college coursework in a science related field.
• Chauffeur driver license; class E or higher for Missouri residents.
• Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Responsibilities

• Follow all established specimen collection, labeling, transportation, and handling procedures. Adhere to CAP, CLIA, and DNV standards.
• Perform venipuncture, capillary collections, urine, and other body fluid collection types, utilizing the proper supplies and equipment.
• Contribute positively to department quality measures and goals.
• Process and deliver specimens to the appropriate location. Prepare and package samples for shipment to the reference laboratory.
• Order the requested test in the laboratory computer system, back order the test as needed, and acquire appropriate ICD-10 codes. Assist health care providers with ordering and utilizing the resources available.
• Manage communication with a variety of stakeholders in and outside the hospital setting.
• Serve as a resource for new staff.
• Perform waived testing according to the procedure. Perform and document quality control results as needed.
• Ability to take call as assigned, provide weekend and holiday shift coverage, and assist with staffing multiple laboratory sites as needed.
• May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

Benefits

• Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays
• Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years
• Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more
• See a comprehensive list of benefits here.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees