Med Lab Tech, Certified - Capital Region Medical Center

Shift: Monday - Friday, 2pm - 11:30pm, with rotating weekends/Holidays

Department: Labs, Capital Region Medical Center

Compensation:

* Base Pay Range: $25.32 - 39.99 per hour, based on experience.

* Choose Between Sign-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 detail-oriented and curious Medical Laboratory Technician who is passionate about delivering accurate, high-quality results that make a meaningful difference in patient care. The ideal candidate is a critical thinker who thrives in a fast-paced environment, embraces technology, and takes pride in maintaining exceptional standards of quality and precision. We value professionals who are proactive problem-solvers, adaptable in changing situations, and committed to continuous learning and professional growth. Success in this role requires a strong sense of accountability, excellent attention to detail, and a collaborative spirit that supports both colleagues and future laboratory professionals. At MU Health Care, you'll join a dedicated team where your expertise, reliability, and commitment to excellence help drive outstanding outcomes for the patients and communities we serve.

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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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

Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), the American Medical Technologists (AMT), the American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB), or other MLT certifying agencies.

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.

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.