Medical Laboratory Technician Jobs

Are you a passionate Medical Laboratory Technician looking to make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives? Nucleus Healthcare is seeking a qualified candidate to join a prestigious academic health system in Columbia, MO. Not only is the health system ranked as one of Becker Healthcare's 150 Top Places to Work for three consecutive years, but it also values the importance of work-life balance and professional growth for its employees. Take the next step in your career and thrive in an environment where you are respected, challenged, and offered endless opportunities to define your career path!
Location Highlights
Are you looking for a small town with big opportunities? Columbia, MO, is a charming university town in the heart of Missouri known for its top-rated university, healthcare system, public schools, and Division 1 sports. With an affordable cost of living and housing, temperate climate, thriving cultural and culinary scene, a multitude of outdoor activities, and ease of access to St. Louis and Kansas City, you can have the best of both worlds: the charm of a small town with the convenience of modern amenities and top-notch healthcare. Discover why Columbia received an A rating from Niche.com and is ranked among the top 30 places to buy a house, raise a family, and live in America!
Workplace Highlights

• “Just Culture” organization
• Retention bonus program
• Significant tuition reimbursement program for employees and dependents
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
• ANCC Accredited Nursing Program and actively pursuing Magnet status

 Pay Rate 

• $14.80/ hour - $23.32/ hour based on experience 

Retirement Program 

• 100% Employer Match up to 8% of Eligible Compensation 

Tuition Assistance 

• 1 Year: 50% off for spouses, children, & adult dependents 
• 6 Months: 75% off 6 credit hours per semester or 3 per summer at academic campuses 

Child Care Assistance 

• Partnership with Care.com for at-home childcare support 

Paid Time Off (Exempt) 

• 5+ Years: 22 Days 
• 0-5 years: 17 Days 

Personal Days 

• 4 Days  

Sick Days 

• 12 Days   

Insurance  

• Health, Life, Long-Term Disability, Accidental Death   

Basic Functionality and Responsibility 
To assist the medical technologist in performing a variety of tests in one or more areas of work, such as hematology, immunology, or toxicology, for use by physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
Essential Functions 

• 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.
• Assist in training students and new staff members in laboratory tests and procedures.
• Research and develop new medical laboratory procedures as assigned.
• May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.
• Perform tests requiring routine and/or complex instrumentation such as optical, photometric, fluorometric, electronic, automated, and scintillation.
• 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.
• Participate in the ordering activities for supplies, materials, and equipment as needed. Perform related work as assigned.
• Perform chemical, bacteriological, serological, or microscopic laboratory test procedures on specimens in one laboratory section.
• Validate, review, and report results of tests performed.
• Perform quality control to ensure proper functioning of instrumentation reagents, and procedures.

Supervision Received 
Supervision is received from a Laboratory Supervisor or from a designated individual.
Supervision Exercised 
Functional supervision may be exercised over technical and service support staff when designated by departmental supervisory staff.
Required Qualifications 
One of the following:

• Associate’s degree in chemistry, biology, or physics and completion of a military laboratory training program of at least one (1) year duration; or
• Associate's degree in chemistry, biology, or physics and two (2) years of experience in a medical laboratory area; or
• Degree from an accredited Medical Laboratory Technician program; 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 requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs. This role 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. 
Performance Expectations 
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job; however, completion of these duties is a measure of successful performance. Employees of this job classification are subject to performance reviews. Basic function, responsibilities, and characteristics 
Duties may change at any time with or without notice. 
Safety Sensitivity Status 
This position is considered safety sensitive. 
This document is a general description of typical job duties, responsibilities and qualifications of employees holding the associated job title. Additional duties, specific qualifications and work emphasis may vary between individual positions. 
Who We Are 
Purpose-built, patient-minded, and mission-driven, Nucleus is trusted by major hospitals, health systems, and life sciences organizations with a vision to redefine how healthcare does business.  
What We Do 
Nucleus Healthcare (“Nucleus”) delivers next-generation human capital management to empower people who power healthcare. Rooted in talent management, Nucleus provides services and solutions that have yielded more than 7,500 hires in healthcare for all levels and roles. 
Our Mission  
Empower the people who power healthcare. 
Our Vision  
Redefining the way healthcare does business. 
Our Values 
We deliver results

• We are fueled by passion and purpose. 
• We are precise
• We are committed
• We are ONE team
• We are change agents

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