CLINICAL LABORATORY ASSISTANT II - Analytical *$5,000 Sign-On Bonus*

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

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  Adhere to laboratory policies and accrediting standards including CAP, CLIA, and DNV.

  
  

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  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.

  
  

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  Contribute positively to department quality measures and goals.

  
  

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  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.

  
  

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  Manage communication with a variety of stakeholders in and outside the hospital setting.

  
  

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  Ability to take call as assigned. Provide weekend and holiday shift coverage and assist with staffing multiple laboratory sites as needed.

  
  

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  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.

  
  

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  May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

  
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND 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.