Clinical Laboratory Assist II

Shift: Sun-Thurs 11p-7:30a (Holidays & on call)

Department: Labs

Salary Range: $16.68 - $26.31

ABOUT THE JOB

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

MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals - including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital - and over 90 specialty clinics located throughout the region.

As an MU Health Care employee, you'll be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.

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EMPLOYEE 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.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

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).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. The employee may be required ambulate, remain in a stationary position, and position self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may be required to move objects up to 10 lbs.