Clinical Laboratory Assistant II
About The Position
MU Health Care is looking for a Clinical Laboratory Assistant 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. MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes’ Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that’s largely a result of the incredible culture and team we’ve built. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. Here, 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 seven 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.
Requirements
- High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired.
- 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 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
