CLINICAL LABORATORY ASSISTANT, PRN

Location: Columbia, Missouri

Shift: PRN position -UH Histology Lab and Grossing Room

Department: Anatomic Pathology

Pay Rate: $20.57/hour

ABOUT THE JOB 

MU Health Care is looking for a dynamic Laboratory Access Specialist (LAS) who thrives in a call center environment and is dedicated to excellence in laboratory communication. The ideal candidate is not only adept at handling a wide range of inquiries but also acts as a pivotal liaison, seamlessly connecting clinicians, pathologists, patients, and more. If you pride yourself on delivering exceptional customer service, can think on your feet, and take the initiative in challenging situations, this role is for you! Whether you come from a medical office, hospital, or call center background, we value your experience. A background in the laboratory or an MLT licensure by the AAB is a bonus. Join our team and be the bridge that enhances laboratory communications at MU Health Care!     

ABOUT MU HEALTH

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.

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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 Opportunity Employer

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.