Clinical Laboratory Assistant II - Weekends at HealthR

Columbia, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Sep, 26

Salary

32.49

Posted On

27 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Venipuncture, Specimen Processing, Capillary Collection, Quality Control, Regulatory Compliance, Sample Packaging, ICD-10 Coding, Waived Testing, Patient Care, Laboratory Information Systems

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Shift: Saturday & Sunday 7am – 5:30pm Department: Labs – University Hospital Processing Compensation: · Base Pay Range: $20.58 - $32.49 per hour, based on experience · Sign-On Bonus: $5,000 o Note: Details will be provided during the HR interview. Policy language is available upon request. 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 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. Learn more about MU Health Care. Learn more about living in mid-Missouri. 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. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Responsibilities

Responsible for the seamless collection, processing, and distribution of clinical samples while adhering to safety and regulatory standards. Duties include performing venipuncture, managing specimen shipments, and conducting waived testing.