Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist

Research Medical Center; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition assistance

Retirement savings plan

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist to provide technical leadership and oversight for laboratory personnel. The role focuses on coordinating daily activities, ensuring quality, and guiding performance evaluations within the chemistry section and across related areas.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in medical technology or clinical laboratory science, appropriate certification (MT/CLS), and several years of accredited-lab

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in medical technology/clinical laboratory science or related science required.
• MT (ASCP)/CLS(NCA) or subspecialty certification such as C(ASCP) required.
• 3 years’ experience in an accredited laboratory required; hospital lab experience preferred.
• Ability to multi-task with high accuracy; detail oriented and good communication.

Responsibilities

• Plans and coordinates daily activities for laboratory personnel.
• Performs preanalytic, analytic, and post-analytic testing responsibilities.
• Monitors quality control and inventory of supplies and reagents.
• Teaches theory and procedures to students in medical technology.
• Lead analytic testing in Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, and Special Chemistry sections.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Problem solving

Education

B.S. in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science

ASCP/CLS certification

Tools

Chemistry analyzer

Hematology analyzer

Quality control instruments

Job description

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist today with Research Medical Center.

Job Summary And Qualifications

Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Director, provides technical leadership and oversight for the personnel in the laboratory.

What you will do in this role:

• Plans and coordinates daily activities for laboratory personnel
• Provides documentation and makes recommendations to the manager for performance evaluations and/or disciplinary action of section/laboratory employees
• Performs preanalytic, analytic, and post-analytic biochemical/hematologic testing responsibilities
• Investigates technical, instrumental, and/or physiologic causes of unexpected test results
• Monitors quality control and inventory of supplies and reagents
• Maintains a safe work area
• Demonstrates professional work habits and interpersonal skills
• Participates in performance improvement activities, evaluation of new test methodologies, instrumentation, and management of laboratory data
• Correlates abnormal laboratory data with pathologic states to determine validity and/or whether follow-up tests should be performed
• Teaches theory and procedures using educational methodology to clinical laboratory science (medical technology) students
• Assists with the orientation and training of MLT/CLT, Non-registered MT/CLS, and Registered MT/CLS employees
• The primary analytic testing responsibilities for the employee will be in the Chemistry (includes Hematology, Urinalysis, Chemistry, Special Chemistry) section of the Laboratory

What qualifications you will need:

• Bachelor degree in medical technology/clinical laboratory science or related science required OR Bachelor degree & certification is subspecialty area
• MT (ASCP)/CLS(NCA) or as appropriate, subspecialty certification such as C(ASCP) required
• 3 years’ experience in an accredited laboratory required, 2 years’ experience in the technical area preferred, hospital laboratory experience preferred
• Ability to multi-task while maintaining a high degree of accuracy; detail oriented, verbal communication, mature judgment
• Basic laboratory equipment & instrumentation; keyboarding

Benefits

Research Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Research Medical Center is a 585+ bed hospital. Our hospital offers an array of medical and health clinic services. This includes women's services offering obstetrics and fertility, an emergency room, and a trauma center. We offer a Stroke Center, a walk-in clinic, and orthopedics across three Kansas City locations. Our specialty care areas include a Chest Pain Center, Level I Trauma Center, Breast Care Center, Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Programs, and Primary Stroke Center. We are one of 10 HCA Midwest Health hospitals in Kansas City and surrounding areas

Research Psychiatric Center is a 95+ bed facility. We offer acute inpatient, day treatment, and community-based outpatient behavioral healthcare. We treat adolescents, adults, and senior adults for emotional disorders, mental illness, and substance abuse. Our professional staff includes psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and licensed professional counselors. We are committed to delivering our patients skilled compassionate care regardless of age or circumstance.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

“The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual.”- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.