Medical Lab Scientist

Research Medical Center; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO, is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) to perform routine and complex laboratory tests across chemistry, hematology, immunology, microbiology, and blood bank.

You will maintain quality control, calibrate equipment, and participate in an integrated care team focused on accurate diagnostics and patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Laboratory Science/ Medical Technology required.
• Registry/certification must be obtained within less than 1 year of hire; ASCP/AMT preferred.
• Generalist experience in hematology, serology, chemistry, blood bank, coagulation, urinalysis and microbiology.
• Blood bank experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex laboratory tests in multiple sections (hematology, chemistry, microbiology, serology, etc.).
• Produce accurate results and maintain quality by running standards, controls, and calibrations.
• Monitor quality control measures and equipment function to ensure reliable patient results.

Skills

Hematology

Serology

Chemistry

Blood Bank

Coagulation

Urinalysis

Microbiology

Education

Bachelor's degree in Laboratory Science/ Medical Technology

MT (ASCP) / CLS (NCA) / MLS (ASCP) or equivalent certification

Job description

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career as a Medical Lab Scientist with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized.

Job Summary And Qualifications

The Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) conducts routine and complex laboratory tests in toxicology, chemistry, hematology, immunology, AND microbiology for use in patient diagnosis and treatment of disease. Join our team of dedicated professionals that is committed to delivering the best patient care.

What you will do in this role:

• You will perform chemical, bacteriological, serological, and microscopic procedures in one or more laboratory sections.
• You will produce accurate results in hematology, serology, chemistry, blood bank, coagulation, urinalysis, microbiology and other areas as designated.
• You will maintain quality results by running standards and controls, calibrating equipment utilizing approved testing procedures, verifying equipment function through routine maintenance, and monitoring quality control measures and protocols.

What Qualifications You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Laboratory Science/ Medical Technology required.
• MT (ASCP), CLS (NCA), MLS (ASCP) or, as appropriate, BB(ASCP), C(ASCP), I (ASCP), H(ASCP), or M(ASCP) certification or equivalent required OR registry/certification eligible. -- ASCP and AMT most preferred.
• Registry/certification must be obtained within less than 1 year of hire.
• Generalist experience preferred: hematology, serology, chemistry, blood bank, coagulation, urinalysis, microbiology, etc.
• Blood bank experience required.

Benefits

• 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.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- 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.