Medical Lab Scientist

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City, Northern (KS, KY); On-site; USD 64,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist for the Bell Hospital location. This full-time role supports blood bank testing, ensuring accurate and timely lab results and adherence to quality standards.

Responsibilities include analyzing specimens, operating instruments, mentoring learners, and maintaining supplies while following safety regulations and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in a biological/physical/chemical or medical technology field.
• High school diploma required.
• Meets CLIA high complexity testing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes specimens and records results promptly following policy.
• Calibrates, operates and troubleshoots instrumentation; documents actions.
• Performs phlebotomy and specimen collection as applicable.
• Keeps an adequate inventory of supplies and maintains safety standards.
• Reviews results for accuracy; initiates corrective action when needed.
• Mentors students and staff; participates in quality assurance activities.

Education

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

High School Graduate

Job description

Position Title Medical Lab Scientist Bell Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest: 7am - 3:30pm The Medical Lab Scientist Blood Bank provides comprehensive laboratory testing for patients. This position consists of ensuring patients' laboratory results are accurate, timely and with quality.

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, 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.
• Performs product preparations in compliance with FDA, cGMP, AABB standards, NRC regulations and department procedures.
• 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.
• Uses and wears PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) 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) within 180 Days
• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - American Medical Technologists (AMT) within 180 Days

Knowledge Requirements

Meets the CLIA requirements for high complexity testing.

Time Type: Full time

Job Requisition ID: R-57245

Important information for you to know as you apply

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.

See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail].

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About The University of Kansas Health System

As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.