Clinical Laboratory Assistant II

University of Missouri Health Care; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 43,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision and dental insurance on

Paid time off including holidays

Retirement options with 100% matching

Tuition assistance for employees and  

Employee discounts

Job summary

University of Missouri Health Care is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Assistant to support specimen collection, processing, and distribution for analysis. The role emphasizes precision, safety, and teamwork within a fast-paced hospital lab environment.

The position is full-time, on-site at University Hospital in Columbia, MO, with holiday and call-in rotation. Competitive base pay includes shift differentials and a $1,500 sign-on bonus, plus comprehensive employee benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Six months of laboratory experience or 60 college hours including chemistry or science are required.

Responsibilities

• Follow specimen collection, labeling, transportation, and handling procedures.
• Perform venipuncture and specimen collection.
• Process and deliver specimens to the appropriate location; prepare samples for shipment to the reference laboratory.
• Enter tests in the laboratory system, back order as needed, and acquire ICD-10 codes.
• Assist health care providers with ordering and utilizing resources; communicate with stakeholders.
• Provide coverage for weekends/holidays as assigned and support multiple lab sites.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen processing

Laboratory safety

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

60 college hours including chemistry or science

Job description

Shift

Full-Time, Monday-Friday 7:00 AM-3:30 PM, Holiday and Call-In Rotation

Work Arrangement

On-Site

Department

Labs, Processing

Facility

University Hospital – 1 Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO

Compensation

• Base Pay Range: $20.58- $32.49 per hour, based on experience
• Shift Differentials:
• Additional $1.00 per hour for evening/night shift
• Additional $1.00 per hour for weekend shift
• Additional $2.00 per hour for weekend evening/night shift
• Sign-On Bonus: $1,500

About the Job

MU Health Care is looking for a Clinical Laboratory Assistant 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 proud to be named one of Forbes’ Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that’s largely a result of the incredible culture and team we’ve built. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. Here, 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 seven 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.

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Employee Benefits

• Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including ten 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.