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Form of workLocation: MU Health Care, Capital Region Medical Center location in Jefferson City, MO
Shift: Nights, 3 12 hr shifts, rotating weekends
Department: Lab
Salary Range: $22.00 - $34.74, depending on experience
$10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS
$4.00/HR Night Shift Differential
ABOUT THE JOB
MU Health Care is seeking a qualified Medical Laboratory Technician, Certified to support medical technologists in conducting diverse tests within areas like hematology, immunology, and toxicology. The ideal candidate should possess certification and will play a crucial role in aiding physicians by generating accurate and reliable test results. Responsibilities include performing various diagnostic tests, analyzing samples, and ensuring the efficient functioning of laboratory equipment. Attention to detail, adherence to quality control procedures, and the ability to work collaboratively in a healthcare team are essential attributes. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional to contribute to patient care through precise and timely laboratory testing.
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 laboratory section.
Perform quality control to ensure proper functioning of instrumentation reagents, and procedures.
Recognize instrument malfunctions and abnormal test results and take corrective action.
Calibrate, standardize, and maintain instruments following established procedures. Prepare reagents, standards, and controls according to prescribed procedures.
Validate, review, and report results of tests performed.
Assist in training students and new staff members in laboratory tests and procedures.
Perform tests requiring routine and/or complex instrumentation such as optical, photometric, fluorometric, electronic, automated, and scintillation.
Research and develop new medical laboratory procedures as assigned.
Dispose of or properly handle biological, radioactive, and/or hazardous waste 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. Perform related work as assigned.
May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.
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. This position is very active and may require ambulating, remaining in a stationary position and positioning self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may frequently lift and/or move objects up to 10 lbs. and occasionally move objects up to 25 lbs. This role may also routinely come into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), the American Medical Technologists (AMT), the American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB), or other MLT certifying agencies.
