University of Missouri Health System
CLINICAL LABORATORY ASSISTANT II
University of Missouri Health System, Columbia, Missouri, United States, 65211
Clinical Laboratory Assistant II
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. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. 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 multiple 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. 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. 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). 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. 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 to 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. The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. 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 multiple 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. 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. 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). 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. 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 to 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. The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.