Clinical Laboratory Scientist III

Prime Healthcare; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist III. This role requires oversight of laboratory operations, ensuring efficient processes and high-quality patient care. Ideal candidates will have significant experience, relevant certifications, and a commitment to excellence in laboratory science.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance options

Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

Employer 401K options

Tuition reimbursement options

Life, disability, and other insurance options

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of hospital laboratory experience.
• Current and valid state license if required.
• Education must meet CLIA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory procedures using manual and automated methods.
• Mentor junior staff and ensure adherence to standards.
• Execute complex laboratory tests on various samples.

Skills

Laboratory procedures

Quality control

Mentoring

Interpreting lab test results

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or Medical Laboratory Technology

ASCP certification

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist III, internally referred to as our Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or CLS Lead. The Clinical Lab Scientist III (CLS III) will hold a more advanced role with technical oversite responsibilities. The CLS III will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and accurate operation of the laboratory, contributing to high-quality patient care through their advanced skills and leadership.

Bonus Options: up to $10,000 (Paid out as stipends every 90 days)

Shift’s Available: Days

Employment Type: Full-Time

Hours: 8-hour shifts – Monday thru Friday

Location: Providence Medical Center – Kansas City, KS

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

Responsibilities

**The CLS III Lead will oversee the clinics at Providence Medical Center, the Imaging Clinic, and the Saint John Hospital Clinic.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• Perform a wide variety of laboratory procedures requiring independent judgment using both manual and automated methods in Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and any other discipline as introduced into the laboratory
• Interpret lab test results and identify any abnormalities, ensure the accuracy and reliability of these results to assist doctors in making informed decisions about patient care
• Execute and oversee complex laboratory tests on blood, tissues, and other bodily fluids, this may include both routine and specialized tests, that require a higher level of expertise
• Mentor junior laboratory staff and technicians, provide guidance, and ensure adherence to protocols and standards, you may also be responsible for training new employees
• Review quality control performance, ensure documentation of corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications
• Implement and monitor quality control procedures to maintain high standards in laboratory testing, you may also calibrate and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment
• Keep accurate and detailed records of all laboratory tests performed and their results, input data into our laboratory information systems
• Ensure all laboratory operations comply with hospital policies, governmental regulations, and accreditation requirements

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

• ASCP certification, or equivalent
• Minimum five years of hospital laboratory work experience
• Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution, or other educational requirements as stated in CLIA (42 CFR 493.1489)
• Current and valid state license if the laboratory is located in a state where required

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

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Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days