CLINICAL LABORATORY ASSISTANT II

4 weeks ago


Columbia, United States University of Missouri System Full time

Location: Columbia, Missouri

Shift: Varies

Department: Pre-Analytical

Salary Range: $14.80 - $23.32

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is seeking an entry level Clinical Laboratory Assistant to assist with laboratory processing and phlebotomy. This person will perform a variety of preanalytical laboratory work to include ordering, collection, processing, and distribution of samples for analysis.

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.

Learn more about MU Health Care.

Learn more about living in Columbia, MO.

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

* 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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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.

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.



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