Clinical Lab Assistant - Dermatopathology Lab - Part-time
About The Position
MU Health Care is looking for a meticulous and dedicated individual with a passion for quality laboratory work. The ideal candidate boasts a keen attention to detail, proficiency in medical terminology, and a solid understanding of laboratory safety protocols. Your ability to manage communication with diverse stakeholders, coupled with your drive to adhere to the highest regulatory and safety standards, will set you apart. Strong candidates have a background in phlebotomy or similar roles, ensuring the utmost accuracy in sample collection and processing. Come be a pivotal part of our team, where you'll be a resource for both old and new staff alike and play a critical role in maintaining our reputation for excellence. Dive into a dynamic work environment that values collaboration, growth, and commitment to quality patient care!
Requirements
- High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired.
- Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
- Working knowledge of laboratory and hospital computer systems is helpful.
- Basic knowledge of laboratory safety and infection control procedures and practices including standard precautions and hazardous chemical handling.
- Ability to demonstrate required dexterity, knowledge, and ability to complete assigned laboratory tasks and skills.
- Attention to detail and compliance with all appropriate regulatory and safety requirements.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
