MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST, Microbiology Lab at AP Green Building; Overnight shifts - 7 nights on, 7 nights off, 9pm-7:30am
MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST, Microbiology Lab at AP Green Building; Overnight shifts - 7 nights on, 7 nights off, 9pm-7:30am-24000788
Job
: Allied Health
Primary Location
: Columbia
Schedule
: Full-time
Shift
: Night Job
Unposting Date
: Ongoing
Description
Location: Columbia, Missouri
Shift: 7 on, 7 off overnight shifts 9p-730a
Department: AP Green Laboratory
Salary Range: $25.32-$39.99
ABOUT THE JOB
MU Health Care is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform a variety of specialized, non-routine tests, procedures, and examinations in one or more areas of work, such as chemistry, toxicology, hematology, immunohematology, or cytogenetics for use by physicians in diagnosis and treatment of patients.
ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE
MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals — including the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and region’s only Children’s Hospital — and over 50 specialty clinics located throughout the region.
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.
Learn more about MU Health Care. Learn more about living in Columbia, MO.
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 benefits here .
DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION
- Perform chemical, bacteriological, serological or microscopic laboratory test procedures on specimens in one or more laboratory sections.
- Perform and monitor quality control procedures and report results to ensure consistency and accuracy.
- Calibrate, standardize, and maintain equipment following established procedures. Perform troubleshooting techniques on instruments.
- Recognize instrument malfunctions and abnormal test results and take corrective action. Prepare reagents, standards, and controls according to prescribed procedures.
- Validate, review and report results of tests performed.
- May assist higher level technical staff with the instruction and teaching of laboratory procedures and tests.
- Perform tests requiring routine and/or complex instrumentation on flow cytometer, optical, photometric, electronic, automated scintillation, etc.
- Review and evaluate literature for new testing and techniques.
- Dispose of or properly handle biological, radioactive, and/or hazardous water in a manner that is consistent with laboratory, university, state, and federal government policy.
- Participate in the ordering activities for supplies, materials, and equipment as needed.
- Instruct laboratory staff and when required, resident physicians, in the performance of laboratory tests of all types which require a high degree of skill and training, involving all STAT procedures.
- Interpret laboratory results and discuss results with Pathologist, other clinical staff, and laboratory supervisors. May suggest additional tests based on results obtained.
- May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in job description
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree. Individuals who have qualified as a medical technologist by February 28, 1992 may substitute an associate's degree.
- One (1) year of experience in a directly related laboratory setting, or recent graduation from an medical laboratory scientist program
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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.
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