Clinical Lab Assistant - Dermatopathology Lab - Part-time

Shift:Part time, 20 hours/week. Monday - Friday, between the hours 6am - 3pm
Department: Dermatopathology Lab
Compensation:

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

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is looking for a meticulous and dedicated individual with a passion for quality laboratory work. The ideal candidate boasts a keen attention to detail, proficiency in medical terminology, and a solid understanding of laboratory safety protocols. Your ability to manage communication with diverse stakeholders, coupled with your drive to adhere to the highest regulatory and safety standards, will set you apart. Strong candidates have a background in phlebotomy or similar roles, ensuring the utmost accuracy in sample collection and processing. Come be a pivotal part of our team, where you'll be a resource for both old and new staff alike and play a critical role in maintaining our reputation for excellence. Dive into a dynamic work environment that values collaboration, growth, and commitment to quality patient 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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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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Basic knowledge of medical terminology.

Working knowledge of laboratory and hospital computer systems is helpful.

Basic knowledge of laboratory safety and infection control procedures and practices including standard precautions and hazardous chemical handling.

Ability to demonstrate required dexterity, knowledge, and ability to complete assigned laboratory tasks and skills.

Attention to detail and compliance with all appropriate regulatory and safety requirements.

Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees.

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.

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.