17 MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN, Full Time, *$10,000 Sign-On Bonus Jobs in Columbia, MO
MU Health Care is Hiring a MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN, Full Time, *$10,000 Sign-On Bonus Near Columbia, MO
Location: Columbia, MissouriShift: 2 12 hour shifts 6a-6:30pm and 2 8 hour shifts 6a - 2:30pm with call/Holiday/Weekend rotations
Department: Women's Hospital, Blood Bank
Salary Range: $19.15 - $30.23 - NON CERTIFIED
ABOUT THE JOB
MU Health Care is looking for a dedicated and skilled Medical Laboratory Technician to join our dynamic team. Are you adept at executing laboratory test procedures and passionate about maintaining the utmost quality in results? The ideal candidate will be proactive in recognizing instrument malfunctions and abnormalities, keen on continuous learning, and ready to pioneer new laboratory procedures. At MU Health Care, we value those who are ready to enhance our team's knowledge by assisting in training and can efficiently manage resources. If you're certified and driven to make a difference in patient care, we want you on our team! Join us and be a part of a community that values precision, innovation, and excellence.
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.
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 .
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 staffmembers 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.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications for MLT Non-Certified:
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.
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. 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 comes 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.
Job Summary
Full Time
Hospital
$43k-53k (estimate)
03/29/2024
05/28/2024
muhealth.org
COLUMBIA, MO
3,000 - 7,500
1839
Private
MITCH WASDEN
$500M - $1B
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About MU Health Care
MU Health Care provides patient and family-centered care, education and research for the healthcare sector.
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