Clinical Laboratory Assistant I, Outpatient
About The Position
MU Health Care is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Assistant to support precise, collaborative, high-quality laboratory services. The role contributes to the collection, processing, and distribution of samples for analysis while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance and fostering positive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders. The position is based in Outpatient Phlebotomy at Columbia Clinics. It is full-time, on-site, Monday through Friday on day shift, with rotating weekends. The role may require assigned call, weekend and holiday coverage, and assistance at multiple laboratory sites.
Requirements
- High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities.
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 or certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.
Responsibilities
- Follow laboratory policies and accrediting standards, including CAP, CLIA, and DNV.
- Process and deliver specimens to appropriate locations, on- or off-site, including other laboratories and reference laboratory companies.
- Contribute to department quality measures and goals.
- Order requested testing in the laboratory computer system, back-order tests as needed, and obtain appropriate ICD-10 codes.
- Assist health care providers in selecting appropriate tests using the Supervisor, Pathologist, or University of Missouri Health Care Test Catalog.
- Manage communication with stakeholders inside and outside the hospital.
- Take call as assigned and provide weekend and holiday shift coverage; assist with staffing multiple laboratory sites as needed.
- Develop competency in venipuncture, heel sticks, finger sticks, swabbing, and fluid collections using provided supplies and equipment.
- Perform phlebotomy and ensure positive patient identification and interaction, proper specimen collection, reduced hemolysis, and specimen integrity according to established procedures.
- Complete unit- or 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 ten 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.
- $1,500 sign-on bonus; details provided during the HR interview and policy language available upon request.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
