REPRODUCTIVE LAB TECHNICIAN

University of Missouri Health Care • Columbia, MO, US • 3d ago

Shift: Monday through Friday 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Occasional off-hour needs for maintaining quality monitoring systems or weekend fertility cycles.
Department: REI clinic – Reproductive Health and Fertility
Compensation:

Base Pay Range: $22.00 - $34.74 per hour, based on experience

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is looking for a passionate and detail-oriented individual to join our dynamic team in the Embryology or Andrology laboratories. The ideal candidate is meticulous, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and confidentiality. We seek someone who is proactive in identifying and solving problems, ensuring the integrity of our testing processes. If you are dedicated to excellence and eager to contribute to groundbreaking work in a supportive and collaborative setting, we want to hear from you. Join us and be a part of a team that is making a difference in the lives of our patients every day!

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

See a comprehensive list of benefits here.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

Process specimens, test performance, and report test results for the Embryology or Andrology laboratories. Perform only those tests authorized and documented on competency assessment. Strictly follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, recordkeeping, safety standards, and regulatory guidelines. Adhere to lab QC policies. Follow established policies and procedures when test systems deviate from the laboratory performance specifications. Exercise discretion with patient communication and maintain the confidentiality of patient information. Document all QC activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance performed.

Maintain records that demonstrate proficiency samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens. Document any corrective actions taken and inform the appropriate individual so a follow-up investigation can ensue as needed. Assist with document control and record maintenance. Maintain chain of custody for all specimens. Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correct the problems or immediately notify the appropriate individual. Monitor laboratory inventory and assist in ordering supplies and consumables. Assist with document control and record maintenance as needed. Assist with compiling program statistics as needed. 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

Embryology or andrology lab experience. 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 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.