MED LAB SCIENTIST, CERTIFIED

Job Title

MU Health Care is looking for a passionate and detail-oriented Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our dynamic team.

About the Job

As a key member of our laboratory staff, you will perform specialized tests and procedures across multiple disciplines such as chemistry, hematology, and immunohematology, crucial for accurate patient diagnoses and treatment plans. We seek an individual who thrives in a collaborative environment, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving skills and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality and accuracy in laboratory practices. The ideal candidate will possess a proactive mindset, adept at troubleshooting and ensuring instrumentation functions optimally. If you are ready to make a significant impact in healthcare through cutting-edge laboratory techniques and contribute to groundbreaking advancements in medical science, we encourage you to apply and join us in delivering exceptional patient care at MU Health Care.

About MU Health Care

At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. 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 multiple 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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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

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Detailed Job Description

Perform chemical, bacteriological, serological, or microscopic laboratory test procedures on specimens in one or more laboratory sections.

Perform and monitor quality control procedures and report results to ensure consistency and accuracy.

Calibrate, standardize, and maintain equipment following established procedures. Perform troubleshooting techniques on instruments. Recognize instrument malfunctions and abnormal test results and take corrective action.

Prepare reagents, standards, and controls according to prescribed procedures.

Validate, review and report results of tests performed.

May assist higher-level technical staff with the instruction and teaching of laboratory procedures and tests.

Perform tests requiring routine and/or complex instrumentation on flow cytometer, optical, photometric, electronic, automated scintillation, etc.

Review and evaluate literature for new testing and techniques.

Dispose of or properly handle biological, radioactive, and/or hazardous water 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.

Instruct laboratory staff and when required, resident physicians, in the performance of laboratory tests of all types which require a high degree of skill and training, involving all STAT procedures.

Interpret laboratory results and discuss results with Pathologist, other clinical staff, and laboratory supervisors. May suggest additional tests based on results obtained.

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

Required Qualifications

Certification: Medical Technologist (MT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS or IMLS), categorical or specialist technologist (such as Chemistry, Cytotechnologist, Histotechnologist, Microbiology, Blood Banking, Molecular Biology) by American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT), or Certified Point of Care Professional (CPP) by American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC), or Clinical Laboratory Technologist by former Dept of Health Education & Welfare (HEW/HHS).

Bachelor's degree. Individuals who have qualified as a medical technologist by February 28, 1992 may substitute an associate's degree.

Preferred Qualifications

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 to 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.