Evening Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)

The University of Kansas Health System; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist for evening coverage to provide comprehensive laboratory testing for patients. The MLS will ensure accurate, timely results and maintain quality across analyses within the lab.

Responsibilities include instrument calibration and troubleshooting, mentoring staff, and participation in quality assurance activities. The role may involve phlebotomy and rotating to other locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Biological, Physical, Chemical or Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology.
• High School Diploma documented.
• Meets CLIA high complexity testing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Analyze patient, control and proficiency specimens with timely results.
• Calibrate, maintain, operate and troubleshoot instruments; document activities.
• Assist in education and mentoring of students and staff.
• Prepare reagents, controls, and specimens per policy and storage standards.
• Participate in quality assurance and quality improvement efforts.
• Perform phlebotomy and specimen collection as needed.
• Review results and correlate with patient condition; investigate abnormal results.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Mentoring

Quality assurance

Clinical interpretation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science

High School Diploma

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist for evening coverage to provide comprehensive laboratory testing for patients. The MLS will ensure accurate, timely results and maintain quality across analyses within the lab.

Responsibilities include instrument calibration and troubleshooting, mentoring staff, and participation in quality assurance activities. The role may involve phlebotomy and rotating to other locations as needed.