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Nucleus Healthcare is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Assistant (CLA) to join a prestigious academic health system in Columbia, MO. Our partner is committed to providing exceptional care when and where it’s needed by increasing access to primary care and specialty providers.
This health system also values the importance of work-life balance and professional growth by providing a supportive and empowering work environment for all employees. Take the next step in your career and thrive in an environment where you are respected, challenged, and able to grow your career path!
Shift Details
Shift Details
- Full-time
- Evenings
- Monday-Friday
Job Description
The Clinical Laboratory Assistant (CLA) is an entry-level position in laboratory processing and phlebotomy. The Clinical Laboratory Assistant (CLA) performs a variety of preanalytical laboratory work to include ordering, collection, processing, and distribution of samples for analysis. Other duties of the Clinical Laboratory Assistant (CLA) include but not are not limited to:
- 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 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 or Pathologist Health Care Test Catalog.
- Manage communication with a variety of stakeholders in and outside the hospital setting.
- Ability to take calls 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 is 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.
Benefits that matter.
Competitive Insurance Packages
Benefits that matter.
Competitive Insurance Packages
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans available
Vacation & Wellness
- Generous PTO ranging from 18 - 28 days that begins accruing from day one
- Four weeks of 100% paid leave for parents and two weeks for caregivers – effective January 2024
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
Retirement Benefits
- Robust retirement options
Professional Growth
- Up to 75% tuition coverage for you and 50% for family members at a top-rated local university.
- Established career paths with opportunities for advancement.
Additional Perks
- Covered fees for life support certification courses.
Nucleus Healthcare is a staffing and recruitment agency partnering with top-tier facilities and organizations to deliver quality candidates looking for meaningful employment. We have permanent placement and long-contract jobs nationwide in nursing, allied health, healthcare operations and hospitality, and life sciences. Our vision of redefining the way healthcare does business is what fuels our mission to empower the people who power healthcare. Connect with a Nucleus recruiter today!
About Nucleus Healthcare:
↓Nucleus Healthcare is a talent acquisition company trusted by top-tier facilities and organizations to partner in finding quality candidates seeking meaningful employment. Our recruiters are experienced in building candidate profiles based on the skills our partners want to hire. When you speak to one of our recruiters, they will make you feel at ease throughout the process, preparing you with confidence every step of the way. We’ll do what it takes to ensure you land a role that is the right fit for you, and where you can grow your career.
