Clinical Lab Assistant - Jefferson City
About The Position
MU Health Care is looking for a compassionate, detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment to join our team as a Clinical Laboratory Assistant at Capital Region Medical Center. The ideal candidate is a problem-solver with a strong sense of integrity, who takes pride in delivering accurate, timely work that supports life-saving care. We’re seeking someone who values collaboration, communicates with confidence, and brings a can-do attitude to every shift — even weekends and holidays. At MU Health Care, you’ll be part of a mission-driven team that puts patients first and supports your growth every step of the way. Whether you’re drawing blood or ensuring specimen integrity, your work will make a real impact on the health of our community. Join us in redefining what health care can be.
Requirements
- High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired.
Nice To Haves
- Some college coursework in a science related field.
- Chauffeur driver license; class E or higher for Missouri residents.
- Phlebotomy training and/or certification.
- Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.
Responsibilities
- Adhere to laboratory policies and accrediting standards including CAP, CLIA, and DNV.
- Process and deliver specimens to the appropriate location, on or off-site. This includes other University of Missouri System laboratory settings or Reference Laboratory companies.
- Contribute positively to department quality measures and goals.
- Order requested testing in the laboratory computer system, back order testing as needed, and acquire appropriate ICD-10 codes. Assist health care providers with ordering appropriate tests utilizing the Supervisor, Pathologist or University of Missouri Health Care Test Catalog.
- Manage communication with a variety of stakeholders in and outside the hospital setting.
- Ability to take call as assigned. Provide weekend and holiday shift coverage and assist with staffing multiple laboratory sites as needed.
- Pre-analytical sections will gain competency in venipuncture, heel sticks, finger sticks and swabbing and fluid collections utilizing provided supplies and equipment. This includes, but not limited to, performing phlebotomy, positive patient identification, positive patient interaction, proper specimen collection, reduced hemolysis rates and specimen integrity according to established operating procedures.
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
