Medical Lab Scientist

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (KS); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell Hospital in Kansas City, KS is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist to join the Cell Processing Lab. You will analyze patient specimens, calibrate instruments, document results, and assist with QA/QI activities in a high complexity setting. The role requires MLS certification eligibility and lab stewardship devotion.

The candidate should have a BS in a clinical laboratory science area and be prepared to mentor staff and students while maintaining strict regulatory compliance and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Biological, Physical, Chemical or Clinical Laboratory Science / Medical Technology from an accredited institution.
• High School Diploma (minimum requirement).
• Meets CLIA high complexity testing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes patient, control and proficiency testing specimens and records results in a timely manner according to hospital policy.
• Calibrates, maintains, operates and troubleshoots instrumentation and completes documentation.
• Performs phlebotomy and sample collection as applicable.
• Reviews and correlates results with patient condition and identifies abnormal or critical values.
• Maintains inventory and ensures proper storage of reagents and controls.
• Mentors students, employees and residents as applicable.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Documentation

Quality control

Laboratory analysis

Education

Bachelor of Science in Biological, Physical, Chemical or Clinical Laboratory Science / Medical Technology

Job description

## Medical Lab ScientistApply: Kansas City, KS: Full time: Posted Today: R-57608# Position TitleMedical Lab ScientistDays - Full TimeBell Hospital## Position Summary / Career Interest:6:30am - 5pm 4 days a week The Cell Processing Lab is a hands-on department that deals with patients and patient's cells for the treatment of cancers. Attention to detail is a must due to the importance of processing cells and the documentation involved.**Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions*** Analyzes patient, control and proficiency testing specimens and records results in a timely manner according to laboratory policy.* Calibrates, maintains, operates and troubleshoots instrumentation issues and completes appropriate documentation.* Completes continuing education and submits appropriate documentation where applicable.* Follows regulatory, accreditation, safety and hospital standards, policies and procedures.* Instructs, orients and mentors students, employees, residents, patients and other health care providers as applicable.* Maintains an adequate inventory of all supplies. Accurately prepares, labels and stores reagents, standards, controls and specimens for analysis.* Participates in quality assurance and quality improvement activities.* Performs phlebotomy and sample collection as applicable.* Reviews and correlates results of laboratory tests to each other and with the patient's condition, recognizing abnormal results and critical/alert values. Verifies accuracy of results and initiates corrective action when indicated.* The employee may be required to float to other locations throughout the organization.* Performs product preparations in compliance with FDA, cGMP, AABB standards and blood bank department procedures, if applicable.* Uses personal protective equipment (PPE) as necessary to perform job duties safely and minimize risk.* Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.* These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required. **Required Education and Experience*** Bachelor of Science Biological, Physical, Chemical or Clinical Laboratory Science / Medical Technology from an accredited institution* High School Graduate **Required Licensure and Certification*** Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP) , AMT or equivalent or eligible (must be completed within 6 months of hire) within 180 Days **Knowledge Requirements*** Meets the CLIA requirements for high complexity testing.## Time Type:Full time## Job Requisition ID:R-57608