Medical Laboratory Technician | Sign-On Up To 10K

Nucleus Healthcare is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to join a prestigious academic health system in Columbia, MO, offering an extensive benefits package. This position qualifies for bonus opportunities such as a sign-on, relocation, or retention bonus. Incentive amounts vary Up To $10,000. Contact a Nucleus recruiter for more information.
Not only is the health system a top place to work in healthcare, but it also values the importance of work-life balance and professional growth for its employees. Take the next step in your career and thrive in an environment where you are respected, challenged, and offered endless opportunities to define your career path!
Benefits that matter.

• Paid-for tuition from the local top-rated university.
• Up to 75% for you and 50% for spouses and children
• Retirement options including 100% match Up To 8%
• 100% paid leave for parents and caregivers for Up To four weeks - effective January 2024
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including mental wellness support.
• 4 Personal Days, 12 Sick Days, 17 PTO days for 0-5 years, and 22 PTO days for 5+ years

Job Description

• To assist the medical technologist in performing a variety of tests in one or more areas of work, such as hematology, immunology, or toxicology, for use by physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
• 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 laboratory tests and procedures.
• Perform tests requiring routine and/or complex instrumentation such as optical, photometric, flourometric, 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.
• Supervision is received from a Laboratory Supervisor or from a designated individual.
• Functional supervision may be exercised over technical and service support staff when designated by departmental supervisory staff.

Required Qualifications
One of the following
associate's degree from an accredited Medical Laboratory Technician program; or
associate's degree in chemistry, biology, or physics and two (2) years of experience in a Medical Laboratory area; or
associate's degree in chemistry, biology, or physics and completion of a military laboratory training program of at least one (1) year duration; or
bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, or physics.
Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.
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.
About Nucleus
Nucleus Healthcare is a staffing and recruitment agency partnering with top-tier facilities and organizations to deliver quality candidates seeking 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 how healthcare does business fuels our mission to empower the people who power healthcare. Connect with a Nucleus recruiter today!
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