CLINICAL LAB ASSISTANT - CAPITAL REGION MEDICAL CENTER

MU Health Care; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and mission-driven team as a Clinical Laboratory Assistant at a leading health care provider. This role is vital for delivering accurate and timely work that supports life-saving care. You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, drawing blood and ensuring specimen integrity, while collaborating with a dedicated team. Enjoy a supportive atmosphere that fosters your growth and values your contributions. If you're ready to make a real impact on community health, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Generous Paid Leave

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Options with Matching

Discounts on Various Services

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Phlebotomy training and/or certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process and deliver specimens to appropriate locations.
• Manage communication with various stakeholders.
• Perform venipuncture and ensure specimen integrity.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen Collection

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma

Some College Coursework in Science

Job description

Shift:Saturday/Sunday/Monday 6:00am - 6:30pm
Department: Labs - Jefferson City (Capital Region Medical Center)
Compensation:

*Base Pay Range: $16.68 - $26.31 per hour, based on experience

*Shift Differentials: Additional $1.00 per hour for weekend shift

*Sign-On Bonus: $5,000

oNote:Details will be provided during the HR interview. Policy language is available upon request.

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is looking for a compassionate, detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment to join our team as a Clinical Laboratory Assistant at Capital Region Medical Center. The ideal candidate is a problem-solver with a strong sense of integrity, who takes pride in delivering accurate, timely work that supports life-saving care. We're seeking someone who values collaboration, communicates with confidence, and brings a can-do attitude to every shift - even weekends and holidays. At MU Health Care, you'll be part of a mission-driven team that puts patients first and supports your growth every step of the way. Whether you're drawing blood or ensuring specimen integrity, your work will make a real impact on the health of our community. Join us in redefining what health care can be.

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.

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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 benefitshere.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.