University of Missouri Health Care

Shift: Monday – Friday 2:00pm-10:30pm (Rotating weekends)

Department: Labs Jefferson City (Capital Region Medical Center)

Compensation:

• Base Pay Range: $22.00 - $34.74 per hour, based on experience
• Shift Differentials: Additional $2.00 per hour for Evening shift
• Choose Between Sign-On Bonus -OR- Retention Rewards

o Sign-On Bonus: $10,000

o Retention Rewards: Up to $15,000

• Relocation Support: Additional $5,000 if moving from over 50 miles away
• Retention Reward (Option 1): $2,000 per year for up to 5 years, totaling $10,000
• Student Loan Repayment (Option 2): $2,000 per year toward student loans, up to 5 years, totaling $10,000

o Note: Details will be provided during the HR interview. Policy language is available upon request.

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is looking for a passionate and detail-oriented Medical Laboratory Technician to join our team. We seek someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is committed to excellence, and has a strong desire to make a meaningful impact on patient care. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem solver, able to recognize and correct instrument malfunctions and test abnormalities with precision and confidence. If you're someone who enjoys working collaboratively, mentoring new staff, and continuously learning and innovating in the laboratory field, we want you on our team. At MU Health Care, we value dedication, teamwork, and a strong sense of responsibility to help us achieve our mission of delivering top-tier patient care. Join us and be part of a dynamic environment where your expertise can truly make a difference!

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.

Learn more about MU Health Care.

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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
• 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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

One of the following:

• associates degree (or equivalent credit hours) from an accredited Medical Laboratory Technician program; or
• associates degree (or equivalent credit hours) in chemistry, biology, physics, or health science, and two (2) years of experience in a medical laboratory area; or
• associates degree (or equivalent credit hours) in chemistry, biology, physics, or health science, and completion of a military laboratory training program of at least one (1) year duration; or
• bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, physics, or health science.

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 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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