Medical Lab Scientist

The University of Kansas Health System; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in North Kansas City is seeking an experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist to join the Cell Processing Lab. You will analyze patient specimens, calibrate and maintain instruments, and contribute to quality assurance and documentation.

Required is a Bachelor of Science in a lab-related field and MLS certification (ASCP/AMT or equivalent) or eligibility within 6 months, with CLIA high-complexity qualification and a willingness to train/mentor others.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in a lab science from an accredited institution.
• MLS certification (ASCP/AMT or equivalent) or eligible within 6 months of hire.
• Meets CLIA high-complexity testing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes patient and control specimens and records results per policy.
• Calibrates, maintains, operates, and troubleshoots instrumentation; documents issues.
• Performs phlebotomy and specimen collection as applicable.
• Mentors students, employees and residents as applicable.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and ensures proper labeling and storage.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Quality Assurance

Documentation

Mentoring/teaching

Education

Bachelor of Science in Biological, Physical, Chemical or Clinical Laboratory Science

High School Diploma

Tools

Lab instruments

Job description

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.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.