Medical Lab Scientist

University of Kansas Medical Center; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kansas Medical Center in Olathe is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist for overnight shift duties. The role performs a broad range of hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, serology, coagulation and phlebotomy tests on clinic specimens, with emphasis on accuracy, safety, and timely results.

The position requires MLS/MT/CLS certification eligibility and adherence to lab procedures. Experience with instrument maintenance, quality control, and cross-training is valued; comprehensive hand-off

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelors with certification eligibility (ASCP/NCA/AMT).
• HEW approved school of Medical Technology or equivalent military lab training with 10+ years hospital lab experience if un-certified.
• 1+ year clinical laboratory experience required without a Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Performs hematology, urinalysis, chemistry, serology, coagulation and phlebotomy tests with accuracy and proper documentation.
• Maintains specimen integrity and follows test procedures to ensure reliable results.
• Operates, maintains, calibrates, and troubleshoots laboratory instruments; performs quality control and corrective actions as needed.
• Provides accurate hand-off communication between shifts and supports training of new staff.

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree with certification eligibility (ASCP/NCA/AMT)

HEW approved Medical Technology program or military lab training with hospital experience

1+ year hospital lab experience if no bachelor's

Job description

Position Title

Medical Lab Scientist

Days - Full Time

Olathe Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest:

Performs a variety of laboratory and diagnostic procedures in Hematology, Urinalysis, Chemistry, Serology, Coagulation and Phlebotomy on specimens obtained on clinic patients to provide information for diagnosing and combating disease. The Medical Technologist (Certified) is expected to support the mission, vision and values of Olathe Medical Services, Inc.

Note: Overnight shift 2030-0700, will work 8 shifts then off 6 shifts includes e/o weekend rotation.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Demonstrates knowledge of Laboratory principles and theory. Follows approved Laboratory test procedures.
• Works independently, organizing to maximize department efficiency. Completes testing within the Laboratory TAT expectations. Takes appropriate action when necessary.
• Ensures specimen integrity by adhering to Laboratory test procedures for specimen identification, handling, processing, and storing.
• Performs instrument start-up, maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting as required with proper documentation. Takes appropriate corrective action.
• Performs, evaluates, and documents all required Quality Control. Takes appropriate corrective action.
• Correctly performs tests, interprets results for accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits with proper documentation. Takes appropriate corrective action.
• Answers phone promptly and courteously. Answers pneumatic tube system promptly.
• Gives accurate and complete hand-off communication to the next shift.
• Assists all co-workers in all areas as needed.
• Assists in the training of new Laboratory employees and students.”
• 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

• Associates Degree and educational requirements as required to become certified with the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), National Credentialing Agency (NCA), or the American Medical Technologists (AMT). OR
• Bachelors Degree or educational requirements as needed to become certified with the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), National Credentialing Agency (NCA), the American Medical Technologists (AMT). OR
• Must have completed an HEW approved school of Medical Technology or the successful completion of a United States Military Laboratory training program and a minimum of 10 years of hospital lab experience required without certification.
• 1 or more years of experience in the clinical laboratory field required without a Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Education and Experience

• Hospital lab experience

Required Licensure and Certification

• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP) within 180 Days OR
• Medical Technologist (MT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT) within 180 Days OR
• Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) - NCA within 180 Days OR
• ASCP Specialist Certification (MB, SBB, SC, SH, or SM) within 180 Days OR
• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - American Medical Technologists (AMT) within 180 Days OR
• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP) within 180 Days OR
• Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) - NCA within 180 Days OR
• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT) within 180 Days OR
• Clinical Laboratory Technologist (CLT) - HEW within 180 Days OR
• United States Military Laboratory training program certificate of completion

Preferred Language Skills

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-57074

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].

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.