Lenexa City Center, Medical Lab Scientist II-Full-Time Nights

AdventHealth; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Technologist to join their innovative team at a new hospital facility. This role involves performing critical laboratory procedures, ensuring quality control, and providing exceptional service to patients. You will be part of a supportive community that values your contributions and fosters professional growth. With a focus on uplifting the health of the community, this position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others while advancing your career in a dynamic environment. If you are passionate about healthcare and ready to thrive, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Vision, Medical & Dental Benefits from Day One

Student Loan Repayment Program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology or related field required.
• Two years of technical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory procedures and analytical testing on biological specimens.
• Maintain quality control practices and participate in customer service.

Skills

Analytical Testing

Quality Control

Customer Service

Laboratory Procedures

Technical Training

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical technology

Two years of technical experience

Tools

Laboratory Equipment

Quality Control Software

Job description

Medical Technologist – AdventHealth Lenexa City Center

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Vision, Medical & Dental Benefits from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule:

Shift:

Location: AdventHealth Lenexa City Center

16950 West 86th Street

Lenexa, KS 66219

The community you’ll be caring for:

Our newest hospital in the Kansas City metro area — AdventHealth Lenexa City Center — will include around-the-clock emergency care, surgical services and inpatient beds for medical-surgical and short-stay units.

The new campus will include:

• 244,000 square feet
• Capacity for 98 total beds (44 on opening and 54 slated for future expansion)
• Four operating rooms (two upon opening and two slated for future dates)

For more information on our new hospital please visit: AdventHealth Lenexa City Center

The role you’ll contribute:

The Medical Laboratory Scientist II performs various laboratory procedures in assigned areas as licensed/certified. Work customarily involves analytical testing of blood and/or human biological specimens. Analytical laboratory testing generally requires a moderate to high degree of theoretical and practical knowledge and expertise in licensed area(s). Depending on campus and department, various pre-and post-analytical work processes are included in the work duties customarily performed; on-call hours may also be required. Follows laboratory policies and procedures; maintains quality control practices in the Laboratory. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Performs assigned pre-analytical activities related to laboratory testing, which may include general and analytical equipment maintenance, function checks and documentation; inventory control and supply stocking, specimen collection as needed; biological specimen processing; cleaning and disinfection of selected or assigned laboratory equipment and spaces; quality control and calibration performance; and other pre-analytical activities.
• Performs all expected tests and analytical procedures for assigned department or work area efficiently and accurately, according to established procedures, performance standards, and departmental competency standards. Participates in proficiency testing, consistently adhering to federal and state regulations as well as Institutional policies.
• Performs post-analytical activities related to laboratory testing, reporting results (including highly abnormal results) in accordance with established procedures. Provides and acts on technical and support information related to the elements of laboratory testing for all age groups, neonatal through geriatric patients.
• Provides orientation and training to new employees and medical technology students as needed, under the direction of the lab leadership. May act as a preceptor when teaching new staff and students when assigned. Appropriately documents orientation and training of new employees and medical technology students.
• Provides guidance to technicians and support staff, resolution to customer service issues within guidelines, and support education to clinical staff as appropriate or requested. Facilitates workflow when necessary.
• Follows appropriate safety policies including the appropriate use of PPE, handwashing, and hazardous chemical handling. Demonstrates understanding and adheres to Chemical Hygiene plan and Infection Control policies. Employee job duties may include transport of hazardous waste from the point of generation to a designated secure storage area; employee will be required to complete initial training (prior to handling hazardous waste) and refresher training to include proper handling and transport of hazardous waste, and proper selection, use and disposal of personal protective equipment.
• Participates in, and has knowledge of, laboratory and hospital Performance Improvement activities.
• Performs various support activities to facilitate operation of assigned department or work area.
• Participates in the evaluation of new laboratory techniques and procedures. Assists with data collection and special projects, as assigned. Assists in the documentation and submission of required laboratory, departmental, and staff statistics/reports.
• May assess competencies according to Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory, chemical, physical, biological sciences or related field

PREFERRED:

• Two years of technical experience

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

• American Medical Technologists OR American Society for Clinical Pathology

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.